Ghana captain John Mensah has welcomed international team-mate Asamoah Gyan to Sunderland. Gyan joined the English Premier League side on Tuesday in a massive transfer worth £13.1m.

The pair have played together for a number of years for the Ghanaian national team, which Mensah currently captains. Mensah, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury picked up on the opening day of the season, is delighted to welcome his compatriot to Wearside, and he’s confident Sunderland’s £13m signing will be a success.

Mensah told his official website, http://www.johntherock5.com: “I want to congratulate my brother and team-mate Asamoah Gyan for taking up such a bold decision.

“Such is life and I wish him well may God grant him goals.
“Joining Sunderland is also like joining manager Bruce’s family.
“Bruce and [assistant Eric] Black are like fathers to us, not to mention the loving support of Sunderland.
“They are at peace with everyone and I believe my brother will feel at home.” Mensah is reported to have been influential in the deal to bring Gyan to the club.

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

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