From Football to the Business World: He Burned Through a Million-Dollar Fortune and Made a Fortune with His New Business.

Asamoah Gyan, who also wore the Kayserispor jersey in our country, has had a tumultuous career journey, from being one of the highest-paid footballers in the world due to his successes in the Premier League to coming close to bankruptcy.

LOST EVERYTHING

Born in 1989, Gyan transferred from Rennes to Sunderland for 15 million euros in 2010. In his first season in the Premier League, Gyan scored 10 goals in 31 matches, quickly drawing attention. However, this rise in his career did not last long.

In 2011, Gyan transferred to Al Ain, where he earned an astronomical salary of 193,000 euros per week and showcased an unforgettable performance by scoring 128 goals in 123 matches. However, his career began to decline after his transfer to Shanghai SIPG in 2015.

By earning 274,000 euros per week in China, he became the eighth highest-paid footballer in the world. With this salary, he approached the earnings of stars like Neymar, Luis Suárez, and Gareth Bale. However, he only scored 8 goals in 26 matches, costing the Chinese club 3.6 million euros per goal. He later played for teams like Shabab Al-Ahli, Kayserispor, NorthEast United, and Legon Cities, retiring from football in 2023 at the age of 37.

ALL HIS WEALTH DISAPPEARED

In 2018, Gyan announced that his million-dollar fortune had dropped to 724 euros. Family issues he faced during this period further complicated his financial situation. During his divorce process with his ex-wife Gifty, he requested a DNA test to prove whether he was the biological father of his three children. In 2023, the court determined that Gyan was the father of the children and imposed a significant compensation payment obligation on him.

NOW PRINTING MONEY

Today, Gyan has become a successful businessman, going beyond football. He is currently active in many sectors:

Aviation sector: He founded Baby Jet Airlines.

Food sector: He became a leader in rice and noodle production with the Mama Vits brand.

Energy sector: He operates gas stations.

Sports organization: He has invested in boxing organizations and organizes his own sports events.

It is reported that Gyan is practically printing money from the new businesses he has established and is currently focusing on social responsibility projects.

Through the Asamoah Gyan Foundation, Gyan is focused on helping the youth of Ghana. He has also distanced himself from his political career and turned entirely to humanitarian aid projects. In his latest statement, he said, "I will work to provide a better future for the youth. I will stay away from politics and focus solely on humanitarian projects."