Gyan adamant he will maintain form in UAE

Published on: 01 October 2011

Striker Asamoah Gyan believes he can maintain his scoring form despite moving to an unknown territory in the United Arab Emirates.

The Ghana international shocked the footballing world by swapping the high profile English Premier League for the Etisalat Pro League as a player of Al Ain.

There are fears that he might lose his assertiveness in a league often reserved for players who are making their swansongs.

Gyan, who was Sunderland's top scorer last season in the Premier League, is adamant he can still be in top shape after the expiration of his loan spell.

"My profile as a footballer is not only hinged on me playing in the Premier League," Gyan told MTNFootball.com

"There is no doubt that the Premier League has got a huge profile but other leagues are also coming up.

"The performances for my country at the World Cup have also contributed to my status, my performance at the Africa Cup of Nations has contributed as well as my association with my previous clubs in England, Italy and France have all contributed."

The former Rennes striker hopes his move to the Gulf can raise the profile of the UAE league during his stay.

"Who knows my presence in the UAE league could attract some big interest. In fact all my fans both in England, Ghana and the rest of Africa are now following the UAE league to see how I progress," he added.

The Ghanaian media has suddenly been reporting on the UAE league and on my progress extensively. You never know."

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