Board member of Asante Kotoko Alhaji Abu Lamine has revealed why his outfit failed to sign Justice Blay on permanent basis.
Blay, who joined the Porcupine Warriors on loan in 2019 had an impressive performance in the truncated Ghana Premier League.
However, at the end of the loan spell he returned to parent club Medeama SC ahead of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season and according to Abu Lamine, they took a decision to stop Blay’s pursuit as they believe the Yellow and Mauve wanted to take advantage of them.
He indicated several bids were turned down by the Tarkwa based club and that, after securing the services of others midfielders they thought it wise to withdraw their interest in the player.
“We wanted to pay $200,000 but the club was unwilling to accept it but we realized they wanted to take advantage of us”
“We also realized he has a year left on his contract with the club so if they will accept it, then let’s suspend the deal. We contacted the coach about his midfield options and he was okay with the ones available”
“Maxwell Konadu told me he has no problem with his midfielders so we should suspend Justice Blay pursuit” he said.
Meanwhile, Blay is expected to play an instrumental role for Medeama SC as they seek to win the GPL for the first time.
Source: Footballghana.com
