Boateng claims Cologne switch

Ghanaian midfielder Derek Boateng claims he has completed his move to German Bundesliga FC Cologne.

FC Cologne refused to comment when Ghanasoccernet contacted the German club over the deal.

Ghanasoccernet reported last week coach Christoph Daum was ready to part with US$500,000 to sign the enforcer from Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem.

Boateng has now told Ghanasoccernet that he has completed the deal and will join the club in January despite interest from other European clubs.

"It is a done deal. I will be joining Cologne in January after the winter break," Boateng told Ghanasoccernet.

"We all know that Cologne is one of the best teams in Germany and going to the Bundesliga will further enchance my career.

"Of all the offer the one from Cologne was most attractive because it will further my career in many areas."

Spanish side Getafe and Belgian club Standard Liege were reported to have made bids which were also attractive.

Boateng once touted as Ghana's best hope for the future fell off the radar in Greece before reviving his career in Sweden and Israel.

But fans of his Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem recently racially abused him which might have forced his desire to leave the league.

Source: Ghanasoccernet