Felix Afena-Gyan, a youth from Ghana, has been urged by AS Roma head coach Jose Mourinho to imitate Sadio Mané, a striker from Senegal.
After a breakthrough season last year, the teenage wonder has signed a new long-term contract with AS Roma.
Felix Afena-Gyan revealed that he was advised by AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho to emulate Senegal striker Sadio Mane's playing style. Felix Afena-Gyan was a member of the AS Roma team that won the first Europa Conference League.
After a stellar debut season with the first squad, the 19-year-old striker has been awarded a new long-term contract.
After agreeing to his new deal, Afena-Gyan hailed the Portuguese coach and discussed how Mourinho encouraged him to strive to be among the greatest.
He is really important to me. He means a lot to me in ways I can't fully express. There was a lot of discussion. I should play like Sadio Mane, he advised. On the field, I ought to be hostile and angry. He always tells me to do this, so I will. Push forth and make an effort. We spoke frequently, Afena-Gyan told AS Roma TV, according to GHANAweb.
Felix Afena-Gyan, who made his debut in November 2021 against Cagliari, had a breakout season with the capital club last year.
As a substitute in the second half of his game against Genoa, he gave a hug. He was selected for the Europa Conference League team in the second half of the season due to his efforts. He was a member of the squad that defeated Feyenoord to win the match.
Felix Afena-Gyan has renewed his agreement with Roma for a another four years, keeping him with the Giallorossi through 2026.
Felix Afena-Gyan of Ghana gets a new deal with AS Roma.
Sports Briefs previously stated that brilliant youngster from Ghana, Felix Afena-Gyan, had extended his contract with AS Roma of Italy.
The 19-year-old has agreed to a new contract that keeps him with Roma through June 2026.
The contract extension for the Black Stars striker has been published by the Italian team on its official website.