(CNN) -- On loan Al Ain striker Asamoah Gyan has dismissed claims that his recent move from Sunderland to the United Arab Emirates was motivated by money. Talking to CNN's Pedro Pinto, the Ghanaian also claimed there was no bad blood between him and Sunderland coach Steve Bruce after his last minute move to the Middle East. "I'm still a player of Sunderland. I didn't have any confrontation with anyone. We are still alright. I was cool with the manager," he told CNN. "People say I moved because of money....You need to be happy -- although I'm not saying I wasn't happy at Sunderland or I wasn't happy in the [English] Premier League. "I had to decide with my family and everything and they were alright with my decision so I had to just move...it helped myself and Sunderland as well." Gyan's move from Sunderland in the English Premier League to Al Ain, a club that hails from a city built around an oasis deep in the desert, was arguably the most controversial of the recent transfer window. The Ghanaian scored ten goals in his 34 appearances for Sunderland and appeared to have adjusted well to the fast-paced English game. But instead of building on his promising start Gyan opted to move to the Middle East instead. "In life you have to experience things. I think moving here I don't regret at all because Al Ain is a great club and I'm ready to give everything," he explained. "It's another step in my life. Although I'm still a player of Sunderland. I came on loan so I'll see how my future lies as Al Ain is an important club in Asia. I'm really, really happy to be here." Gyan will be joined by a host of stars in this year's UAE Pro League. Maradona will be in charge of Dubai club Al Wasl, France international David Trezeguet has joined Abu Dhabi club Bani Yas whilst former Inter Milan midfielder Luis Jimenez will be playing at Al Ahli. Last year's champions, Al Jazira of Abu Dhabi, are bankrolled by Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan Whilst there are fabulous riches to be found in the UAE Pro League, it isn't without its controversies. Attendances have been dire since the league went professional in 2008. The situation got so bad that the UAE FA disbanded the league and took it under their control last June. Yet for Gyan the draw of Asian Champions League football was enough to convince him that the standard this season will be high. "The English Premiership is one of the best in the world. I do respect that. I enjoyed myself really last season," he said. "Moving to the Asian league is another step in my life. Who knows maybe I can bring some exposure in the Asian league. I've got more fans in Africa and more fans in Europe also. "I think the Asian league is also improving. Not just the big players going to the Asian league. It's got a lot of great players...and they are enjoying their football here."
haha Hi Gyan, what are you doing up this early? you dont normally swan into training till about 11 o clock with your half written rap lyrics stuck to your forehead after a heavy sesh with DJ Sulley M?
He is a joke, he also makes me as a fan wary of any big transfers for foreign players.....so imagine how the board feel? Can't see us going big on an African starlet again.
He is a first-class international striker who apparently has no bad feeling for us. Let's not forget what he can do - especially now that we have a midfield who can set him free and deliver to his feet.
I couldn't care if he was kept or sold to be honest. If we keep and he does well atleast it benifets us, if we sell it benefits us. Either way he's still a greedy scumbag. Strange these African players.
I like the bit about his family being ok with it. No **** Sherlock I bet this is how the conversation went. Asa "Hi darling im thinking of going to the UAE for a year on loan so you can live in Dubai for a year if thats ok with you?" his missus "Youre ****ing right it is Asa a year in the sun or a year in the cold wind here is no decision to make." Now without meaning to sound too sexist this is why women should never have gotten equal rights. Years ago women did what their husbands did and never questioned his actions in relation to work even if they didnt agree with it themselves. After all Gyan is the main bread winner here so it should be his choice. Women used to be our bitches, now we are their bitches anything they say goes and how many of you on here can question that statement? I know I cant. We have all become pussies and women will rule the world in 50 years banning us men to Antarctica and migrating for one week a year to mate with a select few of us, as we all fight over who gets to do the deed.
I guess I over-generalised equal rights is a good thing as there are many women who do excellent things for the community as a whole which they would never have been given the opportunity to otherwise. My main qualm with them is they are always right and nothing we say or do can convince them other wise and I guess its the mans laid back way to just accept it and do what they decide. Makes me wish I was gay as I wouldnt have to deal with the constant whinging and demands.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...t_wasn_t_about_money_1_3789807?commentspage=0 ASAMOAH Gyan has tried to claim that his recent move away from Sunderland was not motivated by money. And in a television interview in the United Arab Emirates, the striker says that his relationship with Steve Bruce has not been ruined and that technically he remains a Sunderland player. âIâm still a player of Sunderland,â he said. âI didnât have any confrontation with anyone. We are still alright. I was cool with the manager. âPeople say I moved because of money. âYou need to be happy â although Iâm not saying I wasnât happy at Sunderland or I wasnât happy in the Premier League. âI had to decide with my family and everything and they were alright with my decision so I had to just move. âIt helped myself and Sunderland as well. âIn life you have to experience things. I think moving here I donât regret at all because Al Ain is a great club and Iâm ready to give everything âItâs another step in my life. âAlthough Iâm still a player of Sunderland. I came on loan so Iâll see how my future lies as Al Ain is an important club in Asia. Iâm really, really happy to be here.â Gyan, who could make his debut for new club Al Ain this Friday, knows that his move has been controversial and attracted much condemnation of him on a personal level. Itâs understandable, given the low profile of the super-rich league and the fact that attendances got so bad in the tiny Arab oil state that last year the UAE FA stepped in to disband and then relaunch the countryâs professional league. Now a determined bid is being made to up the profile of football â as it is in several Gulf states â especially with the World Cup due to be held in Qatar little more than a decade from now. Among the well-known footballing figures being involved in the competition this season are Maradona, who will be in charge of Dubai club Al Wasl, French international David Trezeguet and ex-Inter Milan midfielder Luis Jimenez. âI think the Asian league is improving,â said Gyan. âNot just the big players going to the Asian league. Itâs got a lot of great players and they are enjoying their football here. âThe English Premiership is one of the best in the world. I do respect that. âI enjoyed myself really last season. âBut moving to the Asian league is another step in my life. âWho knows maybe I can bring some exposure in the Asian league. Iâve got more fans in Africa and more fans in Europe also.â What a C U N T! FTM
Haha, jesus pal, dont hold back will ya haha! Love it, tell it how it is! Wish you were a politician, id vote for ya! Hahahahahahaha!
The guy is a F U C K I N C U N T and hope we sell him for a ridiculous amount of money to the crazy cash rich arabs and his career spirals downwards into oblivion to a point where all the moneys dried up and he has to resort to sending that greedy bitch wife of his out to work in some Abu Dabi flea market selling crap Ray Ban copy shades and Addibas T-Shirts to make ends meet! C U N T!
