Nigerian attacking midfielder Wisdom Fernando Bassey has explained why he joined Asante Kotoko at the expense of other clubs.
The 22-year-old was unveiled as a new Kotoko on Wednesday, penning a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.
Bassey has been handed with the number 7 jersey and is expected to play a huge role for the Ghanaian giants.
“Many clubs contacted me for my services but I decided to join Asante Kotoko because of the club history. The coach (Prosper Ogum) in particular spoke to me about what he wants to do with the team and so, I’m glad to be here” he told the club’s media team.
Bassey has seven goals and eight assists in 76 appearances in the Nigerian Professional Football League across seven seasons, playing for Akwa and Sporting.
He won the Nigeria Premier Football League title in the 2020-21 season with Akwa, with his impressive performances playing a crucial role in the triumph.
Fernando becomes the fifth foreign player to sign for the Ghanaian giants this transfer window after Sudanese duo Esmat Abdulhamid, AbdoelRahman Yoouef Yagoub, Congolese defender Samba O’Neil and Guinean goalkeeper Mohamed Camara.