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Bayern Munich has finalized the acquisition of 16-year-old Ghanaian talent Jonah Kusi-Asare from AIK Solna, with the transfer fee estimated to be approximately €6.5 million.
The highly talented young striker, born in Sweden to Ghanaian parents, garnered attention from various prominent European clubs such as PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, and Club Brugge. However, he made the decision to join Bayern Munich, citing their dedicated approach to nurturing young talents as the key factor.
Expressing his joy, Kusi-Asare remarked, "It's an indescribable feeling. I am immensely happy to have now joined what I consider the biggest club in the world and to have signed here. This marks a special day for me."
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"I had a conversation with Matteo Perez Vinlöf, who has spent two years at the Campus. He spoke highly of FC Bayern and their youth development. I am eager to meet him and get started," said Kusi-Asare.
"In the upcoming weeks, my goal is to settle in Munich swiftly. I am excited about the initial training sessions and aim to continuously enhance my skills," he added.
Christoph Freund, Bayern Munich's sporting director, expressed his satisfaction with the signing, stating, "Jonah Kusi-Asare is a young striker with immense potential."
"He specifically chose FC Bayern because we convinced him of our dedication to his development."
"With his technical prowess, speed, height, physical strength, and impressive goal-scoring abilities, we are delighted to welcome him to FC Bayern."
Having previously represented Sweden's U16 national team, Kusi-Asare still has the option to switch allegiance and play for Ghana internationally.
The long-term contract inked with Bayern Munich signifies a significant milestone in the young player's flourishing career.
