Daniel Amartey spotted training intensively ahead of the World Cup

Black Stars defender Daniel Amartey is undergoing intensive training sessions to keep himself in shape ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a video shared by Citi Sports on X on April 3, 2026, the player was seen in the gym with a training coach, dribbling the ball and lifting weights to strengthen his muscles and maintain fitness.

He also trained on a treadmill to improve his pace and movement for better conditioning.

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Amartey is currently without a club after his contract with Beşiktaş was terminated. He has been a free agent since the 2024/2025 season.

The player is reportedly seeking to join a new club to revive his career and return to the global football spotlight.

He hopes to regain his spot in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

About the contract termination

Daniel Amartey’s contract with Turkish club Beşiktaş was terminated by mutual agreement.

According to a statement released by the club, Amartey agreed to the termination, though the reasons behind the decision were not specified.

"The contract between our club and professional football player Daniel Amartey has been terminated by mutual agreement," a statement from the Istanbul club released on Saturday, September 14, 2024, read.

It is worth noting that Hüseyin Yücel, a spokesperson for Beşiktaş, recounted the lengths to which Amartey allegedly went to avoid being transferred to a Saudi Arabian club.

Yücel told reporters in Turkey that the club had agreed to a deal with a Saudi Arabian side to transfer the Ghanaian center-back, as the Saudi club was keen to sign him.

However, Amartey was reportedly not interested in moving to Saudi Arabia and took extreme measures to prevent the transfer. Amartey has denied these allegations, claiming they are untrue.

Watch the video below

🎥 🇬🇭 Former Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey is undergoing intense gym sessions to sharpen his fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/kZvl6U4PUy

— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) April 1, 2026

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