Asante Kotoko in talks to sign Berekum Chelsea’s mercurial midfielder Hubert Gyau

Asante Kotoko is close to finalizing personal terms with Hubert Gyau. He plays as a midfielder for Berekum Chelsea. Negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage.

The 21-year-old has been a standout player in the Ghana Premier League this season. His potential move to Kotoko is seen as a significant boost for the 2025/26 campaign. Club insiders say Kotoko has monitored Gyau for months due to his consistent performances.

The final transfer fee is not yet disclosed, but both parties are nearing an agreement. Only personal terms between Gyau and Kotoko remain to be finalized.

Hubert Gyau: Season Overview (2024/25 – Ghana Premier League)

- Appearances: 29
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 7
- Key Passes per Game: 2.3
- Pass Completion Rate: 85.6%
- Tackles per Game: 2.1
- Interceptions per Game: 1.6
- Man of the Match Awards: 5

Gyau primarily operates as a central midfielder. He impresses with his vision, composure, and work rate on both ends of the pitch. He has dictated the tempo for Berekum Chelsea and contributed directly to 11 goals this season.

In March, he played a key role in a 2-1 win over Hearts of Oak, providing assists and earning praise for his control in midfield. In April, he scored a stunning long-range goal against Medeama SC, enhancing his reputation as a talented young player.

Kotoko's head coach Karim Zito admires Gyau and sees him fitting well into his possession-based system. The club plans to rebuild its squad after a disappointing league campaign that fell short of continental qualification.

Berekum Chelsea is open to the transfer but wants a fee that reflects Gyau’s value and development. They view this potential move as proof of their successful youth development efforts since signing him from Unity FC in 2022.

If completed, Gyau will be Kotoko’s first major signing of the off-season. He is expected to be officially unveiled before pre-season preparations begin in July.