Solomon Asante delighted with Phoenix Rising move

Former T.P Mezembe winger Solomon Asante says he is happy to be reuniting with his former coach Patrice Cateron at his new club, Phoenix Rising FC.

The Ghanaian winger joined the USL side on Thursday, days after his five-year contract with Congo DR side, TP Mazembe ended.

“I didn’t think twice when the club contacted me after my contract with Mazembe. Knowing that Patrice is there was an added incentive. We’ve worked together for some time at Mazembe. I’m happy that we are going to work together again” Asante told FootballMadeInGhana.com from his base in Congo DR.

“I’m happy with the move. I will be joining my new team mates soon”. Asante will also be reunited with former TP Mazembe Ghanaian teammate," Gladson Awako.

Asante will be playing out of the continent for the first time after joining TP Mezembe from Berekum Chelsea.