American giants Chicago Fire complete signing of Ghana attacker David Accam

Published on: 19 December 2014
American giants Chicago Fire complete signing of Ghana attacker David Accam
David Accam has joined Chicago Fire

By Akyereko Frimpong Manson

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Ghana striker David Accam has sealed a move to American top-flight giants Chicago Fire from Swedish side Helsingborg, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. 

The 24-year-old inked the deal on Friday following Ghana's leading football news outfit GHANAsoccernet.com breaking the news last week of the player's move to the  MLS.

Fire have now won the race to sign the Ghanaian player who was being chased by several clubs in Europe and Mexico.

"I’m really excited to be a part of MLS and the Chicago Fire,” said Accam.

"The commitment that the Fire showed me was the main reason I chose Chicago over other offers that I had.

"I would also like to thank the coach Frank Yallop and the owner Andrew Hauptman for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play for the Fire. I cannot wait to repay their faith.”

Even though the deal is pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and his P1 Visa, Yallop is delighted to have signed one of the hotly chased players going into the winter transfer window.

“David is an exciting, creative player with a goal-scoring mentality,” said Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop.

“I’m pleased that David will be joining the Fire. He’s a key piece as we continue to build a deep squad in preparation for the 2015 season and we’re looking forward to having him on our team.”

Per MLS and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

David who scored 17 Allsvenskan goals for Helsingborg IF last season, expressed joy at his move to the Chicago-based side, thanking head coach and other officials saying he cannot to repay.

He becomes the third active Ghana international to move to the American top-flight, joining goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey and Samuel Inkoom.

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