Felix Afena-Gyan completes move to Juventus Next Gen on season-long loan deal to revive career

[caption id="attachment_983325" align="alignnone" width="300"] Felix Afena-Gyan[/caption]

Ghanaian striker Felix Afena-Gyan has completed a move to Juventus Next Gen, the reserve side of Serie A's Juventus.

The 20-year-old joins the side on a season loan deal from Cremonese for the season on transfer deadline day on Friday.

Reacting after completing his move, Afena-Gyan in a social media post said, "It's an honour to join the Bianconeri. So grateful for opportunity @juventusfc. Can't wait to put on the jersey."

It's an honor to join the Bianconeri. So grateful for opportunity @juventusfc. Can't wait to put on the jersey.

@OliverArthurALS ???? pic.twitter.com/wkv0RoPndu— Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan (@ohenegyanfelix9) August 31, 2024

Afena-Gyan initially made a name for himself at AS Roma, where he impressively scored six goals in just five Primavera (U-19) matches.

His Serie A debut came in October 2021, and later that month, he scored a brace against Genoa, becoming the first player born in 2003 to find the net in the league.

This achievement led to a contract extension with Roma, which would have kept him at the club until 2026.

In August 2022, he transferred to Cremonese but found regular playing time hard to come by, scoring three goals and providing one assist across 36 appearances.

It is anticipated that sis move to Juventus Next Gen, competing in Serie C Group C, would offer him a fresh opportunity to reignite his career.

Afena-Gyan will play his home matches at Stadio La Marmora-Pozzo in Biella, where he aims to rediscover his form and make a significant impact.