Ghanaian youngster Daniel Adu-Adjei signs first professional contract with Bournemouth

Published on: 21 February 2023

Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu-Adjei has signed a two-year professional contract with English Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.

The 18-year-old, who was born in England, is thrilled to have signed his first professional contract and says it is something he has worked his whole life for.

Adu-Adjei has been playing with the Cherries on scholarship and has had a mix of ups and downs. However, he is determined to keep improving and progressing with the support of his family, God and everyone around the club.

The young player had an injury at the start of this season but managed to come through it thanks to the support he received from everybody at the club.

Adu-Adjei is impressed with the tremendous community spirit at AFC Bournemouth, which allows him to 'concentrate on his football without thinking about other stuff'.

The Ghanaian forward is looking forward to playing with the senior team of the Cherries and hopes to make a significant contribution to the club.

“I would like to thank my family, God and everyone around the club for their support. I want to kick on now and hopefully progress and keep improving," he told the club after signing the deal.

“I’ve had ups and downs during my scholarship. I was really pleased with my first year and things went well for me.

“I had an injury at the start of this season which held me back a bit but I came through it thanks to the support I received from everybody."

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