World football governing body, FIFA has reacted to news of Asamoah Gyan’s retirement.
The Ghana legend on Tuesday, June 20, announced that he has decided to finally hang his boots.
“Mr. President, Ministers of State, members of the board, fellow Speakers, nananom, niim3, naam3, I want to take this great opportunity, a stage that is difficult in every footballer's career, a moment all footballers do not wish, but when nature dawns, that thin voice will keep echoing into the ears ... IT IS TIME ... that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, IT IS TIME,” Asamoah Gyan said.
The former Sunderland forward continued, “IT IS TIME TO HANG THE JERSEY AND BOOTS IN GLORY as I retire officially from active football, ... but then again, I am minded by views shared by great businesses men and sporting gurus, "YOU DO NOT LEAVE YOUR LOVE.”
Reacting to the retirement of the Black Stars great, FIFA in a post on Twitter said, “Asamoah Gyan was always able to produce magic.”
@ASAMOAH_GYAN3 was always able to produce magic!#FIFAWorldCup | @GhanaBlackstars pic.twitter.com/QrYber407q
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2023