BLOGPAY Van Nistelrooy over whelmed by Gyan’s performance at 2014 WC.
Gyan Scored an equivalent of 123 goals in 123 games at Al Ain.
Maradona described Gyan as irreplaceable.
At prime of Asamoah Gyan’s career, his performance did not only attract the attention of football fans but also football stars including Argentina football legend Diego Maradona and Netherlands legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Afteran impressive display on Ghana’s 2-2 game against Germany at the 2014 World Cup when Gyan was playing in the UAE, Ruud Van Nistelrooy questioned why such a talent was playing in the UAE Instead of Europe.
Van Nistelrooy urged Gyan to return to Europe to play among some of the big Stars In football.
“Why is Gyan playing in the UAE? I don’t know what he is doing there. He should be playing with a top side in Europe. He had a tremendous game (against Germany), Van Nistelrooy said on ESPN.
Gyan become the record signing player for Sunderland in 2010 costing them £13 million but decided to join Al Ain a year later with a speculated loan fee of £6 million and later signed a permanent deal with the UEA Club after a successful season.
Gyan was a major threat to opposing defenders in UAE, scoring 123 goals in 123 games in all competitions.
During his stint in UAE, the late Diego Maradona described the Ghanaian striker as a dangerous player and admitted that Gyan was irreplaceable at Al Ain.
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