Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah has joined Empoli from Torino on a season-long loan.
The deal has been announced by the player's management company ArthurLegacy.
A tweet on Friday morning read: ''It's official: We're happy to announce that @AcquahAfriyie20 has signed a season-long loan deal at @EmpoliCalcio subject to medicals later today. #TransferNews #Acquah #Torino #SerieA.''
Acquah has been playing with Torino since 2015 and his contract was due to expire next summer.
The hardworking midfielder will be player for his fourth Serie A club after representing Palermo, Sampdoria and Parma.
Torino are reported to have pocketed a loan fee as compensation believed to be in excess of €1,000,000.
Acquah was willing to extend his beyond summer 2019 but, Torino offered what the player believed was a no improved contract to keep him at the Stadio Olimpico Grande.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama sets GH¢1bn Bawku revitalisation plan in motion
28 minutes -
‘I assure the President of my unwavering loyalty’ – Brogya Genfi after new appointment
31 minutes -
US-tested evidence could strengthen OSP’s case against persons of interest in Asante Berko case – Kpebu
39 minutes -
Luv FM-Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate; OKESS and SAHUS clinch final semifinals spots
42 minutes -
KNUST to get GETFund support to complete Teaching Hospital – Education Minister assures
42 minutes -
Ghana to build its biggest power plant since independence – Ato Forson
57 minutes -
APL demands forensic probe into GoldBod following $1.7billion gold-trading losses
1 hour -
Government workers without valid NIA details risk salary suspension from September 15
1 hour -
OSP must investigate everyone in AKSA deal’s value chain – Mary Addah
1 hour -
Tribute to the late Kwabena Kesse (Stephen Boateng) from the May 9 Foundation and its president, Mr. Herbert Mensah
1 hour -
Naming persons of interest in AKSA case is a step towards accountability – Mary Addah
2 hours -
Recycle Up! Ghana calls for more government support to expand green entrepreneurship
2 hours -
Police arrest two suspects over alleged lynching at Daboya
2 hours -
Mustapha Abdul-Hamid promises ideological revival as he files for NPP Vice Chairmanship
2 hours -
Rosemary Selasi Dogbe-Asante
2 hours