UEFA Champions League Winner Ryan Bertrand Given Special Welcome in Ghana: Video

• Former Chelsea defender, Ryan Bertrand has arrived in Ghana
• The ex-England international will be involved in several sporting activities
• Bertrand won the 2012 UEFA Champions League with Chelsea

Former Chelsea and England defender, Ryan Bertrand has arrived in Ghana for a partnership with Koppan Sports Agency.

The 2012 UEFA Champions League winner was given a special traditional welcome with fans trooping to the Kotoko International Airport to meet the former Blues defender.

Bertrand played alongside Ghana legend Michael Essien during his time at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea.

The 34-year-old is in Accra for a series of activities, including a charity event.

Bertrand's visit is also aimed at nurturing Ghana’s football industry, fostering young talents, and imbuing them with the wisdom earned from a career.

"I feel really good, really amazing to finally come here [Ghana]. It is my first time touching down in the country. At my free time now, it is good to come here. I think the world can see, that Ghana has some great talents," said Bertrand following his arrival, as quoted by Citi Sports.

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"We are here to see the youth in Ghana, engage with charity with my partners [Koppan Sports Agency], feel good, and spread good vibes. It is important to inspire the youth with what we have achieved in the past," he added.

"I am very interested in establishing sports with a purpose here in Ghana, so it’s gonna be interesting in the next few days."

The former England left-back spent nine years at Chelsea, where he won one FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Europa League.

He later joined Southampton before last playing for Leicester City, as reported by Transfermarkt.

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