Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has officially announced his exit from Juventus at the end of the season.
This comes days after his obvious imminent exit was heightened by a rumoured medical with fellow Italian side Inter Milan. His future has been a subject of transfer speculations for about a year now when Turkish giants Galatasaray moved but failed to secure his services.
Asamoah was forced to react with a denial of undergoing tests but has now confirmed he will not be with the Bianconneri after the 2017/18 season ends on Sunday.
In an open statement on his Juventus career released on Friday, the 29-year-old said “neither words nor actions could express the difficulty in taking this decision because I am immensely proud of my time here…”
According to Kwadwo Asamoah, he was offered offered a new deal by the Serie A giants but he opted to continue his career elsewhere “purely to the interest of my family.”
“Even though Juventus offered me a new contract, I humbly and respectfully opted to commit myself to a club elsewhere.
He added: “It will be unbearably austere to play against Juventus in future but I had to make this new commitment purely to the interest of my family and it is my hope and wish that the fans would understand and accept this decision”
“I played Juventus with legends and some of the best players in the world, in a golden Juventus generation and will miss them all. To the two great coaches I worked under – Massimilano Allegri and Antonio Conte – and their support staff, I say thank you for making me a better player.
As widely rumoured, Kwadwo Asamoah is likely to complete a move to Nerazzurri in the coming days. He is also linked with AC Milan, Chelsea and other European clubs.
Read full statement below:
Kwadwo Asamoah joined Juventus under former boss Antonio Conte prior to the start of the 2012/13 season. He went on to make over 100 appearances in six seasons with six league titles and four Italian Cup wins.
