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Emmanuel Essiam joins Swiss giants FC Basel until 2026 from Berekum Chelsea

Football Transfers Emmanuel Essiam joins Swiss giants FC Basel until 2026 from Berekum Chelsea
JAN 3, 2022 LISTEN

Berekum Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Essiam has joined Swiss giants FC Basel.

The Ghanaian penned down a four-and-half year deal with the club.

The club's official statement reads, “FC Basel are delighted to announce the signing of 18-year-old Ghanian U20 international, Emmanuel Essiam.

The 18-year-old became a top transfer target for FC Basel after his explosive performance at the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

"We are happy that with Emmanuel we were able to tie a promising talent in midfield to FCB in the long term. He has good dynamics, is agile and agile," FC Basel sporting director Philipp Kaufmann said after his acquisition.

"He works hard in the center, always in the service of the team and can therefore recapture many balls from the opponent," he added.

He played an instrumental role in the Black Satellites triumph in the last edition of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

Essiam made two appearances for Berekum Chelsea in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season because sealing his switch to the Swiss top-flight league side.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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