CLUB STATEMENT ON JUSTICE BLAY

Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has learnt with shock stories making rounds in the media that Management is reluctant about renewing the contract of player Justice Blay, which is set to expire in a few days.

We wish to place on record that these stories making rounds have no basis and are borne of malice ostensibly aimed at causing disaffection to the club. For the records, the club presented a proposal to the player, which included the length of the contract renewal and financial consideration. It must be made clear that at no point was a 6-month contract proposed to the player. It comes to us as a surprise that a discussion between the player who intimated to us today, January 9, 2024, that he was going to get his “management" to conclude discussions with us would be in the media, when in fact, both the player and the club have not agreed anything in principle other than the proposal given to the player, which frankly does not even include a 6-month contract extension.

We urge our supporters to remain calm and be circumspect about what is being circulated, especially on social media, as the information out there is totally false.

Let us take this opportunity to inform our teeming supporters and the public that at all times the club will endeavour to operate professionally, devoid of any external pressure or personal sentiments. And the interest of both the club and the player would ultimately be considered.

Thank you.

Signed

Management.