Afriyie Acquah joins Empoli for new Challenge

Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah has hinted that he is ready for the new challenge after completing a season-long loan deal to Empoli.

The loan deal was 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 summe

This move comes as a surprise to many as he has joined Empoli who only qualified to the Serie A this season.

The loan deal gives Torino a fee of €1,000,000 according to reports. Afriyie Acquah is a full Ghana International and has played 29 times for the Black Stars.

The former Bechem United midfielder was part of the Black Stars squad for the 2014 World Cup.