Ghanaian prospect Ema Boateng has revealed he snubbed English Premier League duo Manchester Cityà andà Sunderland to sign for Helsingborg IF.
The 20-year-old moved to the Swedish top-flight side from UC Santa Barbara in the United States.
Boateng made four appearances last season but netted two goals in Helsingborgââ¬â¢s 2-0 win over Harnosand.
"All trips were booked but everything felt perfect in Helsingborg. I got to sample training and was offered a contract so I stayed and signed," he told theà Evening Post.
"I did not know whether City andà Sunderlandà would offer a contract and the transfer window was about to close so I did not dare take the chance.ââ¬
Boateng, a former Right to Dream Academy, signed a three-and-half year contract.