The winner of the Champions League has changed beyond recognition and is back on the ball

Sulley Muntari has been retired since 2019, although he ended his regular game much earlier. In July 2015, he moved from to Al-Ittihad Dschidda, where he spent a year. For the next two years he had six-month breaks, mixed with clubs from Italy (Pescara) and Spain (Deportivo La Coruna and Albacente). He did not stay anywhere longer, however.

He has not played for any professional club since 2019, and when he decided to return to football, he chose Hearts of Oak. It is a top-level club based in the capital city of Accra. The team’s management seems to be satisfied with the contract of the 37-year-old midfielder, although foreign media stress that the player “has changed beyond recognition”. “He gave up short hair in favor of a longer haircut with a beard,” we read. Perhaps this is just an image change and the soccer skill has remained in place.

The Champions League winner ends his retirement and returns to the country

Muntari is known for his performances in Italy. Years ago, he was one of the leading figures in the team led by. In the 2009/2010 season, he reached the Champions League, playing 42 matches that season. The midfielder also celebrated the championship with the club, the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup. A year later, he won the World Club Championship, but did not play a key role in the competition. He only played 13 minutes in the semi-finals. .

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was on loan to Sunderland and AC Milan. In the end, there was a definitive transfer. The 37-year-old joined the team of the eternal rival. He performed in Milan for three years without winning any trophies. Local media rave about Muntari’s return. Recordings of his most beautiful goals in Ghana’s colors are available, including those from the world championships.

It is unknown how long Muntari remained with Hearts of Oak. However, the team has high ambitions for this season. In addition to the 37-year-old, the 109-time Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has also joined the club.

Source: Sport

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