Ghanaian teenager Yeboah Amankwah has joined English lower-tier club Rochdale FC on a season-long loan deal ahead of the start of the next football season.
The English-born defender has been signed from Premier League side Manchester City in the ongoing transfer window to give Dale a squad boost in the 2020/20201 season. “Rochdale Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Yeboah Amankwah from Manchester City.
“The 19-year-old defender joins Dale on a season-long loan from the Premier League side.
“The move to the Crown Oil Arena sees him, team, up with fellow City loanee Gavin Bazunu, as well as his cousin – Kwadwo Baah!”, an official club statement said on Monday.
Last season, Yeboah Amankwah featured in 31 matches for the U-18 team of Manchester City where he managed to provide 2 assists.
At Rochdale, the club will rely on him to solidify their defense when the new season commences.