Asamoah Gyan becomes Ghana's highest ever paid footballer, to earn $60m by 2018

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Bishop 9 years ago

Enjoy it.

Enjoy it.
GHFUO, Ignorance is NOT excuse!! 9 years ago

VANITY UPON VANITY, ALL IS VANITY. HIS CLOSED FRIEND CASTRO AND HIS LADY FRIEND JANET ARE MISSING AND YOU EXPECTS HIM TO ENJOY WHAT? MO E IS NOT EVERYTHING.

VANITY UPON VANITY, ALL IS VANITY. HIS CLOSED FRIEND CASTRO AND HIS LADY FRIEND JANET ARE MISSING AND YOU EXPECTS HIM TO ENJOY WHAT? MO E IS NOT EVERYTHING.
Bishop 9 years ago

Enjoy his hard earned money!!!!. He didn't kill his friend. It's about time Ghanainas stop this nonsense. Castro had an accident just like any other car or plane crash SO LEAVE GYAN ALONE.

Enjoy his hard earned money!!!!. He didn't kill his friend. It's about time Ghanainas stop this nonsense. Castro had an accident just like any other car or plane crash SO LEAVE GYAN ALONE.
odikro 9 years ago

Non sense topic or heading, if before 2018 AG is wounded or anything unusual befalls him how can he earns the above stated amount,? Oh Mr, Journlist,

Non sense topic or heading, if before 2018 AG is wounded or anything unusual befalls him how can he earns the above stated amount,? Oh Mr, Journlist,
Bishop 9 years ago

Good point.

Good point.
Omanhene(U$A) 9 years ago

Yes, they played for Ghana in Brazil, but they also brought "humiliation, shame, ridicule and disrespectfulness to GFA, our President and Ghana as a whole. Their "money-hungry" attitude, as displayed in Brazil, clearly uncove ...
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Yes, they played for Ghana in Brazil, but they also brought "humiliation, shame, ridicule and disrespectfulness to GFA, our President and Ghana as a whole. Their "money-hungry" attitude, as displayed in Brazil, clearly uncovered "some" of our national players' GREED. However, we didn’t hear any nasty stuff by Asamoah Gyan, GOOD!!

If a player is making 5 or 6 or 8 million dollars a year, then WHY FIGHT OVER a paltry $100,000?? Were they BROKE financially or what?? Look at Muntari, Kevin, Essien and Ayew—perhaps the combined "agitators-in -chief" of the indiscipline and international Faux Pax (blunder/humiliation) of Ghana in a foreign land.

Muntari and Kevin should be BANNED from the Black Stars (they can be easily replaced), Essien will be too old for 2018 anyway, and Ayew must be put on a lease and watched carefully.

Ghana made these players FAMOUS to play and earn big bucks (dollars) abroad and I think they should have been a little bit more courteous, thankful and respectful to mother Ghana and her citizens.
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Ern #help gh fuo find maame serwaa 9 years ago

Omanhene, I agree with most of your post. The only comment I do not agree is where you say Ghana made them famous. Maybe Essien and Muntari, yes, but Kevin was not made by Ghana. Similarly, Ayew was made famous by "daddy's" ...
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Omanhene, I agree with most of your post. The only comment I do not agree is where you say Ghana made them famous. Maybe Essien and Muntari, yes, but Kevin was not made by Ghana. Similarly, Ayew was made famous by "daddy's" connections . Not Ghana. However Ghana made his daddy famous so I guess you could argue that in a roundabout way Ghana made him.
But anyway, great comment I agree. They earn 8-10 mil, that's just under 1 mil a month, and they were holding Ghana random over 100k pathetic!
Me 9 years ago

Bishop why are you paying any attention to this retarded idiot.He has been all over the place trying to insinuating that Guan had anything to do with Castro's death.He stopped taking his medication when the World cup started.

Bishop why are you paying any attention to this retarded idiot.He has been all over the place trying to insinuating that Guan had anything to do with Castro's death.He stopped taking his medication when the World cup started.
GHFUO, nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go ASAP! 9 years ago

U ARE A HYPOCRITE...GROW UP...

STILL WITHOUT AN AFCON TROPHY...SAD!

U ARE A HYPOCRITE...GROW UP...

STILL WITHOUT AN AFCON TROPHY...SAD!
EAT SHIT AND DIE 9 years ago

HE MAY BE WITHOUT AN AFCON CUP BUT PLENTY OF MONEY TO MAKE UP FOR IT.HE CAN EVEN PAY YOUR MOTHER ENOUGH TO STRIP JUST FOR LAUGHS.

HE MAY BE WITHOUT AN AFCON CUP BUT PLENTY OF MONEY TO MAKE UP FOR IT.HE CAN EVEN PAY YOUR MOTHER ENOUGH TO STRIP JUST FOR LAUGHS.
Bishop 9 years ago

LOL. I rest my case.

LOL. I rest my case.
Andrew 9 years ago

Castro is still missing and Gyan got a huge new contract, hmmm!!!

Castro is still missing and Gyan got a huge new contract, hmmm!!!
atolai 9 years ago

Castro death has nothing to do with Asamoah Gyan's employer.Period!He earned his money so stop this stupid witch hunting.

Castro death has nothing to do with Asamoah Gyan's employer.Period!He earned his money so stop this stupid witch hunting.
Palmwine Tapper 9 years ago

You Skin Pain!
A word to the Wise:
"If you're responsible as adult; you tend to LIVE another day and a breath fresh air of life. Not only that, you've a fighting chance in life to enjoy your usual banku or accra kenkey".
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You Skin Pain!
A word to the Wise:
"If you're responsible as adult; you tend to LIVE another day and a breath fresh air of life. Not only that, you've a fighting chance in life to enjoy your usual banku or accra kenkey".

Again:-
"If you're irresponsible as adult; you end at the bottom of some river below sea level. Fighting in life chance? Narh!"
Kofai 9 years ago

An ESPN commentator mentioned during the world cup that Gyan was earning about $200,000 a week, so this actually represents a small increase over his previous salary. But yes, this is a huge deal.

An ESPN commentator mentioned during the world cup that Gyan was earning about $200,000 a week, so this actually represents a small increase over his previous salary. But yes, this is a huge deal.
KOFI ABAS 9 years ago

$50,000 A WEEK INCREMENT + NO TAX IS A LOT. GOD HAS BLESSED HIM. HE WAS TAKING £3O,000 A WK IN SUNDERLAND & PAYING ABT HALF AS TAX. HAPPY FOR HIM.
HE MADE GD DECISION BY LIVING SUNDERLAND.IN UAE HE HAS RESPECT, HAPPINESS & ...
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$50,000 A WEEK INCREMENT + NO TAX IS A LOT. GOD HAS BLESSED HIM. HE WAS TAKING £3O,000 A WK IN SUNDERLAND & PAYING ABT HALF AS TAX. HAPPY FOR HIM.
HE MADE GD DECISION BY LIVING SUNDERLAND.IN UAE HE HAS RESPECT, HAPPINESS & MORE CASH
Original Ghanaba 9 years ago

May The Lord protect you. Put your trust in Him The LORD.

May The Lord protect you. Put your trust in Him The LORD.
tt 9 years ago

You deserve it. Keep it up

You deserve it. Keep it up
Tiki 9 years ago

is this money of any importance to Ghana? Does these players invest their huge gains in strategic sectors in Ghana?

is this money of any importance to Ghana? Does these players invest their huge gains in strategic sectors in Ghana?
TOGBE-TORONTO 9 years ago

Tiki, to hell with your jealousy spirit. These footballers owe Ghana nothing if they are not willingly ready to do anything. However, your politicians do, yet they cheat the country free, Wayome?

Tiki, to hell with your jealousy spirit. These footballers owe Ghana nothing if they are not willingly ready to do anything. However, your politicians do, yet they cheat the country free, Wayome?
ME 9 years ago

WHO ARE YOU TO TELL THEM HOW AND WHERE TO INVEST THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY.WHY DON'T YOU GET OFFLINE AND DO SOMETHING FOR GHANA RATHER COMING OUT HERE TO TELL SOMEONE WHAT TO DO FOR GHANA.IDIOT!!!

WHO ARE YOU TO TELL THEM HOW AND WHERE TO INVEST THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY.WHY DON'T YOU GET OFFLINE AND DO SOMETHING FOR GHANA RATHER COMING OUT HERE TO TELL SOMEONE WHAT TO DO FOR GHANA.IDIOT!!!
respect 9 years ago

i like gyan because he plays football with all is strengh and his heart for Ghana but somebody should tell him to stop behaving like a baby who dances at any music.

i like gyan because he plays football with all is strengh and his heart for Ghana but somebody should tell him to stop behaving like a baby who dances at any music.
maau 9 years ago

Asamoah de gentlemen. God protect u

Asamoah de gentlemen. God protect u
GHFUO, nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go ASAP! 9 years ago

FOOLS....A BUNCH OF ALLEGORIC GULLIBLES!

FOOLS....A BUNCH OF ALLEGORIC GULLIBLES!
Me 9 years ago

NO.IT NOT A VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.PLEASE GO BACK TO THE WARD SO THAT THEY CAN ADMINISTER YOUR MEDICATION FOR YOU.YOU NEED A SERIOUS BATH,A SHAVE AND YOUR MEDICATION.

NO.IT NOT A VOICE IN YOUR HEAD.PLEASE GO BACK TO THE WARD SO THAT THEY CAN ADMINISTER YOUR MEDICATION FOR YOU.YOU NEED A SERIOUS BATH,A SHAVE AND YOUR MEDICATION.
Concerned citizen 9 years ago

'Muntari, Essien and Boateng earn around $10m annually while Ayew, who is Marseille’s highest paid player, earns about $8m but the huge taxes the quartet pay in Europe dwarfs their wages'

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'Muntari, Essien and Boateng earn around $10m annually while Ayew, who is Marseille’s highest paid player, earns about $8m but the huge taxes the quartet pay in Europe dwarfs their wages'

Wrong sentence: Their taxes do not dwarf their wages. The taxes rather reduce their wages drastically. To say 'dwarf their wages' is to mean the taxes are higher than their wages. That is, if Muntari makes one hundred euros, he pays 120 euros in taxes (example).
Just Passing By 9 years ago

You should be a journalist yourself, or at least an editor.

You should be a journalist yourself, or at least an editor.
KOFI ABAS 9 years ago

MUNT,ESS,BOAT & AYEW. DO NOT EARN ANYTHING CLOSE TO WHAT THEY ARE SAID TO BE EARNING.

MUNT,ESS,BOAT & AYEW. DO NOT EARN ANYTHING CLOSE TO WHAT THEY ARE SAID TO BE EARNING.
Nii Gbemi 9 years ago

Forget about the dwarfed and reduced. I don't think the "dwarfed" expression was wrong in its usage but I believe the right expression should have been "Gross" and "Net" that differentiates earnings before tax from earning af ...
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Forget about the dwarfed and reduced. I don't think the "dwarfed" expression was wrong in its usage but I believe the right expression should have been "Gross" and "Net" that differentiates earnings before tax from earning after taxes.
ama 9 years ago

God has bless you my husband never mind anybody . Forward and god will protect u .

God has bless you my husband never mind anybody . Forward and god will protect u .
Sincerity 9 years ago

Please get an expert to plan for your older days

Please get an expert to plan for your older days
Avogadro 9 years ago

I hope he has a good financial planner. Just for the 'rainy day' when his skills dwindle (which is already happening). It's sad to see some of our older footballers chasing after the Government for money.

Not everybody ...
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I hope he has a good financial planner. Just for the 'rainy day' when his skills dwindle (which is already happening). It's sad to see some of our older footballers chasing after the Government for money.

Not everybody will ever make a million dollars by the time they pass away. Therefore, the broke Government of Ghana should never be responsible for any professional footballer who has made and squandered millions.
YOBO 9 years ago

FINANCIAL PLANNER MY FOOT.

THEY'LL CHOP HIS MONEY IN SALARIES AND USELESS CONSULTANCY FEES.

ASAMOAH GYAN JUST HAS TO USE HIS COMMONSENSE TO WARD OFF THOSE USELESS CONSULTANCY FEES.

TO MANAGE HIS HARD-EARNED MONEY HE ...
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FINANCIAL PLANNER MY FOOT.

THEY'LL CHOP HIS MONEY IN SALARIES AND USELESS CONSULTANCY FEES.

ASAMOAH GYAN JUST HAS TO USE HIS COMMONSENSE TO WARD OFF THOSE USELESS CONSULTANCY FEES.

TO MANAGE HIS HARD-EARNED MONEY HE JUST HAS TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE BY EMPLOYING A GOOD CHARTERED QUANTITY
SURVEYOR AND BUILDING SUPERVISOR TO IMEMENT AND MONITOR HIS JOBS, PERIOD.
Just Passing By 9 years ago

Financial planners are useful if you have a lot of complicated investments and interests, but if you just have a big salary they're a waste of time and money. Just put the money in a few sensible investments and bonds/treasur ...
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Financial planners are useful if you have a lot of complicated investments and interests, but if you just have a big salary they're a waste of time and money. Just put the money in a few sensible investments and bonds/treasury bills rather than giving to some planner to chop.
Avogadro 9 years ago

Sir, there is a difference between a Financial planner and a Financial consultant. Hopefully, our players will figure it out for themselves and will not have to rely on us novices on Ghanaweb to plan ahead.

Like I said ...
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Sir, there is a difference between a Financial planner and a Financial consultant. Hopefully, our players will figure it out for themselves and will not have to rely on us novices on Ghanaweb to plan ahead.

Like I said previously, there is no reason why 10 or 20 years down the road the Government of Ghana should 'throw life lines' to players who have squandered their earnings.
justy 9 years ago

Money is good my brothe live him alon nejoy God bless u

Money is good my brothe live him alon nejoy God bless u
biggles mr bonnddd 9 years ago

OGA GYAN , I am your personal attorney.

OGA GYAN , I am your personal attorney.
Ern #help gh fuo find maame serwaa 9 years ago

The begging letters have started!

The begging letters have started!
Palmwine Tapper 9 years ago

We confer upon you (biggles mr bonnddd)as Asamoah Gyan's Pocket Lawyer. Feel good now? At least you've achieve something today.

We confer upon you (biggles mr bonnddd)as Asamoah Gyan's Pocket Lawyer. Feel good now? At least you've achieve something today.
Just Passing By 9 years ago

Of COURSE he's not interested in returning to Europe, I mean, DUH! You get less money, the small money you get is taxed heavily and on top of that you'll spend most of your time sitting on the bench twiddling your thumbs. Som ...
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Of COURSE he's not interested in returning to Europe, I mean, DUH! You get less money, the small money you get is taxed heavily and on top of that you'll spend most of your time sitting on the bench twiddling your thumbs. Sometimes it's much better to be a big fish in a small pond, as Gyan demonstrates.
Just Passing By 9 years ago

And it's cold in Europe too, I forgot to add that. Stay in UAE, wai.

And it's cold in Europe too, I forgot to add that. Stay in UAE, wai.
HAAHA 9 years ago

EVEN THE PEOPLE YOU ARE MAKING MILLIONS OF EUROS FOR STILL TREAT YOU VERY BADLY AND LOOK DOWN AT YOU.ESSIEN USED TO BE MY MAN BUT I SWITCHED TO GYAN WHEN HE SHOWED US HE USES HIS BRAINS AS GOOD AS HE USES HIS LEGS.

EVEN THE PEOPLE YOU ARE MAKING MILLIONS OF EUROS FOR STILL TREAT YOU VERY BADLY AND LOOK DOWN AT YOU.ESSIEN USED TO BE MY MAN BUT I SWITCHED TO GYAN WHEN HE SHOWED US HE USES HIS BRAINS AS GOOD AS HE USES HIS LEGS.
Just passing by 9 years ago

They're all racist, just that one pays better than the other. But charley if you can pay me $250,000 a week then you can discriminate against me all you like. Even $2,500 a week kwraa I like. :D

They're all racist, just that one pays better than the other. But charley if you can pay me $250,000 a week then you can discriminate against me all you like. Even $2,500 a week kwraa I like. :D
PARAMOUNT 9 years ago

YEAH KEEP ON DREAMING.THESE EUROPEANS MUST THINK WE CAN NOT THINK.LOOK AT ESSIEN WHAT GOOD HAS HE COME TO PLAYING FOR CHELSEA ALL THESE YEARS.THE MOMENT HE WAS SLOWED BY INJURIES THEY DROPPED HIM LIKE A BAD HABIT.NOW HE IS F ...
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YEAH KEEP ON DREAMING.THESE EUROPEANS MUST THINK WE CAN NOT THINK.LOOK AT ESSIEN WHAT GOOD HAS HE COME TO PLAYING FOR CHELSEA ALL THESE YEARS.THE MOMENT HE WAS SLOWED BY INJURIES THEY DROPPED HIM LIKE A BAD HABIT.NOW HE IS FIGHTING OVER$100000 AND BEGGING FOR A CONTRACT WITH A CLUB IN RUSSIA.GYAN WILL ALWAYS PROSPER BECAUSE HE IS SMART AND LISTEN TO HIS ELDERS.

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