Source: Daily_Mail
Asamoah Gyan: Sunderland's 'incredible' fans inspire me
Asamoah Gyan revealed his delight at securing a move to the Premier League after Sunderland splashed out a club record £13million to land the striker on transfer deadline day. [LNB]The 24-year-old Ghana international, who made a big impact at this summer's World Cup, also revealed that he was attracted to the Stadium of Light by the club's 'incredible' fans. [LNB]Gyan insisted that such loyal support could only inspire him to play his best football and looked forward to the ferocious atmosphere in the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland. [LNB] Happy to be here: Asamoah Gyan is excited after arriving at his new club[LNB]'It's been a long day, but finally I'm happy to be here and my family and friends are also happy for me,' Gyan told the club's official website. 'My family is in England already and I am happy this is the right place for me.[LNB] 'The Sunderland coach has faith in me because he has been following me for two years now. I am pleased I have the opportunity to come to England.' [LNB] Never say die: Gyan hailed the Black Cats' faithful on signing from Rennes[LNB]He added: 'I follow English football and I know Sunderland have incredible fans. I especially know about the derby when they play against Newcastle. That is something incredible. I have witnessed that myself.[LNB] 'The Sunderland fans never say die. They keep cheering their team on for 90 minutes. That gives me confidence to play maximum football.[LNB] 'I am here to do my best and show what I can do. I have watched Sunderland play before - I think it will be good.' [LNB] World Cup star Gyan joins Sunderland in club record £12m swoopThe good, the bad and the ugly! Club-by-club verdict to every Premier League club's ins and outs in the transfer windowShow them the money! Premier League clubs opt to pay big wages over big transfer feesSUNDERLAND AFC
