English Premier League Side Crystal Palace Interested in Ghanaian Teen Sensation

English Premier League Side Crystal Palace Interested in Ghanaian Teen Sensation

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Ghanaian teenager Felix Afena-Gyan has popped up on the radar of English Premier League outfit Crystal Palace
  • The 19-year-old broke into the AS Roma first team last season after impressive in the Primavera League
  • The talented Black Stars forward signed a contract extension with the Italians giants a fortnight ago

Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan has emerged as a transfer target for English Premier League outfit Crystal Palace.

The 19-year-old is reportedly on the radar of the Eagles, who are ready to break the bank to secure the services of the teen sensation.

According to gianlucadimarzio.com, the South London club are set to pay 10 to 12 million Euros for the Ghana international.

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Felix Afena-Gyan has popped up on the radar of English Premier League side Crystal Palace. Credit: @GhanaBlackstars @ohenegyanfelix9
Source: Twitter

The Italian journalist also revealed he could be part of a deal to bring Wilfried Zaha to Roma.

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Felix Afena-Gyan enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season after he was promoted to the first team by Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho.

The Black Stars forward made 17 Serie A appearances, scoring two goals and was also a member of the AS Roma team that won the inaugural Europa Conference League last season.

Afena-Gyan made his Ghana debut in the World Cup play-offs against Nigeria in March and has since played six times for the Black Stars.

He recently signed a four-year deal with AS Roma.

Jose Mourinho advises Afena-Gyan to emulate Sadio Mane

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan has revealed that he has been advised by AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho to copy the style of Senegalese attacker Sadio Mané.

The 19-year-old forward was rewarded with a new long-term contract following an outstanding first season with the first team.

Afena-Gyan, after signing his new deal, thanked the Portuguese gaffer and disclosed how Mourinho inspires him to be one of the best.

Felix Afena-Gyan begins intense training ahead of new season

Ghana and AS Roma teen sensation Felix Afena-Gyan has begun earnest preparations for the forthcoming season.

The 19-year-old forward enjoyed a meteoric rise to first-team football last season, scoring a brace for Serie A giants AS Roma on his debut.

Afena-Gyan has since won the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League, becoming the youngest Ghanaian footballer to win a European trophy.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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