Former Sunderland coach Steve Bruce has named Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan as the flashiest player he ever managed during his tenure at the club.
On August 31, 2010, Gyan signed a four-year contract with Sunderland for a then-club record fee of £13 million, with Bruce at the helm. The former Black Stars captain quickly made an impression on the English coach, particularly with his flamboyant sense of style.
“Without question, we had a kid called Asamoah Gyan who we signed at Sunderland,” Bruce said during a TikTok Q&A challenge, reflecting on Gyan’s flashy demeanor. “He was the flashiest player I’ve ever managed.”
Despite his impressive start, Gyan’s time at Sunderland was short-lived. Less than a year into his contract, the former Udinese striker secured a loan move to Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates, a deal that was later made permanent.
During his time with Sunderland, Gyan made 34 appearances and scored 10 goals in the 2010/2011 Premier League season.
