Everything is all but done for Asamoah Gyan to become a new player of Shanghai SIPG in China.
It’s generally accepted that he is moving there because of money. Because he was earning around $250,000 per week in the Emirates, and he’s now set to pocket around $350,000 per week in China.
But during a press conference last night before embarking for China, the Ghana captain denied he was making the move because of money. He said:
“The truth is I was looking for a new challenge with the Shanghai team and the money was not the primary motivation in my departure to the Chinese Super League.
“I hope that I am successful in the new challenge as we have already succeeded with Al Ain.