Black Stars technical handlers are yet to meet or take a decision on the future of Asamoah Gyan with the national team, according to assistant coach George Boateng.
The striker recently expressed his desire to make one final hurray with the team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar.
However, the 36 year old’s fitness has been a major talking point, he has been without a club since since leaving Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities.
Gyan in an interview with the BBC’s John Bennett, openly admitted he is not fully fit at the moment but insisted he is working hard to be in good shape.
Despite being left out of Ghana’s latest squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua later this month, George Boateng insists Gyan’s future with national is still not fully resolved yet.
“Out of respect for the player [Gyan] and a friend of mine as a person, I will prefer to discuss this issue with him in person, rather than sharing with the outside world. We haven’t spoken to Gyan yet so we will not disclose anything until we have spoken to the player himself.”
George Boateng also stated that the Ex-Sunderland, Al Ain and Udinese forward deserves respect for his achievements with the national team.
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances.
The former Black Stars captain has played in three World Cup tournaments in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
“We as staff have so much respect for Gyan. As a player and person, he is a very good friend of mine and what he has done for Ghana is amazing. Top goal scorer, six goals at the World Cup, it’s amazing. You can only applaud his achievement”.
