Assistant coach for the Black Stars, George Boateng, believes Felix Afena-Gyan will improve following his move to Serie A newbies, U.S Cremonese.
The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the newly promoted side from AS Roma.
Despite the criticisms and the decision to join the side, Boateng has commended the move.
According to him, it is good for Afena-Gyan to get more playing time ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
“The latest transfer [involving a Ghanaian player] that has just happened is Felix [Afena-Gyan] leaving AS Roma and joining Cremonese, which is good,” Boateng told Joy Sports.
“I think for a young player like him, it’s important to keep developing and the only way you can keep developing is to continue playing games. Training won’t give you that.
“So, it’s a very good move for Felix and hopefully, we’ll get to see the best of him before the World Cup.”
Boateng also said that Ghanaian players find it difficult to adjust to life at new clubs because of the cold conditions they have to adapt to.
“There are a lot of aspects that come with player transfers, especially being a Ghanaian player; it’s even harder.
“One thing I always like to mention is the weather as an example. Some of our boys will play in very cold weather. You have to be ready and still perform well in those conditions.”
George Boateng recently left his position as Aston Villa U-23s manager to focus on his job as Ghana assistant coach ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.