Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been handed an extended holiday before joining new club Kayserispor.
Gyan, 31, completed a two-year deal to the ambitious Turkish side last week.
He flew from the country to receive a doctorate degree for his achievements in football last weekend in Ghana.
The former Sunderland hitman has been given an extended holiday before joining the team's training camp in Austria.
Gyan is expected to commission an astro turf he has constructed for his alma mater Accra Academy on Tuesday, July 18.