Liberty Professionals enterprising young midfielder, Mubarak Alhassan, has today completed his move to Spanish La Liga outfit Granada CF for an undisclosed fee.
The 18 year old enjoyed a stellar five months with the Scientific Soccer Lads since joining them on a free transfer WAFA in October 2019.
The teenager bagged in 5 goals and 5 assists in 13 games 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season truncated due to Covid-19.
Alhassan joins a long list of Ghanaian players to have played for Granada including Mubarak Wakaso, Jonathan Mensah, Clifford Aboagye and Aziz Tetteh.
Speaking exclusively to Citi Sports on his transfer, the highly-rated youngster, nicknamed “Aboabo Iniesta” described the move as the perfect next step in his career.
“This is the best moment in my career to make this move because everyone wants an opportunity like this,” he said.
“At an early age, I have always wanted to play for clubs in Spain because I see myself as an [Andres] Iniesta type of player and I was given that name too so I think it’s the best place for me to develop as at now,” Alhassan concluded.
Alhassan is expected to fly out to join his new teammates as soon as the borders are opened because Ghana’s borders currently closed as preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By: Abel Frimps Jr