Asamoah Gyan has opened up about how an irresistible offer by Al-Ain made Sunderland part with him after a just one season on Tyneside.
The 34-year-old Ghanaian arrived at the Stadium of Light from Rennes during the 2010-11 season after a strong performance at the World Cup, in which the Black Stars reached the quarter-finals but lost via penalties to Uruguay.
Gyan scored 10 Premier League goals in 31 outings with the Black Cats finishing in an impressive 10th position.
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Gyan's presence took some of the limelight away from Darren Bent who was the top striker prior to Gyan's arrival.