Ghana's David Accam joins Columbus Crew from Philadelphia Union

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The Ghanaian has chosen to continue his career in Major League Soccer and will not return to Europe anytime soon

Ghana striker David Accam has joined Columbus Crew SC from Philadelphia Union, where he spent a season in Major League Soccer following an initial move from Chicago Fire.

According to his new club, the 28-year-old was acquired in exchange for $100,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $400,000 in General Allocation Money and an International Roster Spot.

Accam scored four goals and had two assists in eight appearances for Union this season.

"We want to welcome David Accam to Columbus Crew SC as David is a fast, dynamic player and a proven attacking threat in MLS,â€ Crew president Tim Bezbatchenko said in a club statement.

â€œIn addition to having experience in the league, we believe Davidâ€™s specific skillset will help us bolster the attack of our current roster and we look forward to his contributions to the club this season.â€Â Â Â Â Â Â

Accam will join compatriots Harrison Afful, Jonathan Mensah and Edward Opoku, who already play for Crew.

He has earned nine caps with the Black Stars since making his debut in the 2015.

Ghana have been drawn against defending champions Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau at the Afcon finals in Egypt, which runs between June 21 and July 19.Â

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Benin on June 25, face Cameroon on July 2Â and wrap up the first round against Guinea-Bissau, who will be making only their second appearance at the continental showpiece.Â

2019-05-08 23:00:01

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