Ghanaians Advise Black Stars Winger Christopher Bonsu Baah on Saudi Move: 'Go for the Bag'
- Ghanaians have shared their thoughts about Christopher Bonsu Baah's potential move to Saudi Arabia's domestic league
- Reports have stated the 20-year-old is set to join Al Qadsiah on a four-year deal with the option to extend for another year
- Bonsu Baah was playing on sandy pitches in Ghana for lower-tier side Accra Shooting Stars and could make an impact
Christopher Bonsu Baah’s potential switch to Saudi Arabia's league structures has sparked division among Ghanaians.
Some have seen this as a smart financial move, while others believe it would be a big misstep in the 20-year-old’s career.
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Bonsu Baah reportedly weighing Saudi Arabia move
Currently playing for Belgian side KRC Genk in Europe, Bonsu Baah is said to be on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.
According to Ghanasoccernet, the winger's club has accepted a €16.2 million offer, said to include a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
As part of the process, the Ghanaian forward is expected to depart Accra for Belgium on Tuesday. From there, he’ll head to Madrid for his medical, scheduled for Friday, June 27.
Once that hurdle is cleared, he would finalise the deal before linking up with his new teammates in the Netherlands for pre-season. He will then move to Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The switch, which has also been shared by Fabrizio Romano on X, is reportedly part of Al Qadsiah’s major recruitment drive as they prepare to make a splash next season.
Ghanaians react to Bonsu Baah's Saudi move
As expected, the football community in Ghana has been vocal about Bonsu’s next chapter. Reactions on X have been mixed.
@kennedyansah_ encouraged the move:
“Great move. He should go for the bag.”
@nine_welt echoed the sentiment:
“Make he go collect the money, Charley.”
@KwaoBuabeng pointed out a growing trend:
“Good move. Many young Portuguese and Moroccan players are there.”
@Medwenmeho68692 had a different take:
“Bad move, he’s still young and will sell double and maybe more after playing in Europe for a while.”
@ats3omiAnaanu was blunt in their disapproval:
“What a waste.”
@wickedNWise_ didn’t mince words:
“Bad move, he needs to play in the Bundesliga.”
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Bonsu Baah's rise to football prominence
Bonsu Baah joined Genk in 2023 from Norwegian outfit Sarpsborg after a spell with lower-tier Ghanaian side Accra Shooting Stars.
Since arriving in Belgium, he has made 90 appearances in all competitions, with five goals and seven assists, per Transfermarkt, and his performances have not gone unnoticed.
The young forward was recently invited to the senior national team and impressed during the Unity Cup friendlies against Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago.
Though he had interest from Premier League side Sunderland, Bonsu and his team have seemingly opted for the lucrative Saudi deal.
The belief, according to insiders, is that he can still return to Europe in the future after making his mark in the Middle East.
Mohammed Kudus makes decisive transfer move
In another transfer-related update, YEN.com.gh reported that fellow Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus could transfer away from West Ham United this summer, with top clubs circling.
The 24-year-old has attracted increasing attention from several top European clubs, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and most recently, Newcastle United all showing their interest.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
