Asamoah Gyan: I will not be leaving Sunderland this summer

21 June 2011 11:21
ShareAsamoah Gyan has reiterated his love for Sunderland, insisting he will not be departing the Stadium of Light this summer.[LNB]The Ghana international has been the subject of reported interest from Tottenham, but Gyan admitted he is happy at Sunderland and has no intention of leaving Wearside.[LNB]'I am not leaving Sunderland and I am not interested in these rumours in the newspapers and on the internet.[LNB] Leading scorer: Asamoah Gyan netted 11 times in 33 appearances in his first season in England[LNB]'I am fully committed to Sunderland because I love the institution and traditions of this club,' the 25-year-old told MTNFootball.[LNB]'I am staying at Sunderland next season and for the foreseeable future and I am looking forward to meeting my team-mates and Sunderland fans when we return next month.'[LNB]Gyan joined Sunderland in a ?13million-plus move from Rennes last summer and scored 11 goals in his first campaign on Wearside.[LNB]Manager Steve Bruce bought him to partner Darren Bent in attack, although his plans had to be ripped up when the England international left for Aston Villa in January.[LNB] Gyan is not for sale! Sunderland chief Quinn stands firm over Ghana strikerFergie's made me a promise! Welbeck confident of becoming a United regularAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Steve Bruce Places: United Kingdom, Ghana

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