The 20-year-old completed a season-long loan move from Cremonese on transfer deadline day, Friday.

After sealing the transfer, Afena-Gyan expressed his excitement on social media, saying, “It’s an honour to join the Bianconeri. So grateful for the 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 first gained attention at AS Roma, where he made a strong impression by scoring six goals in just five matches for the club’s Primavera (U-19) team.

He made his Serie A debut in October 2021 and quickly made history later that month by scoring twice against Genoa, becoming the first player born in 2003 to score in the league.

This performance earned him a contract extension with Roma, intended to keep him at the club until 2026.

However, in August 2022, he moved to Cremonese, where consistent playing time proved elusive. He managed to score three goals and provide one assist in 36 appearances.

The move to Juventus Next Gen, competing in Serie C Group C, is seen as a chance for Afena-Gyan to reignite his career.

He will play his home games at Stadio La Marmora-Pozzo in Biella, where he hopes to rediscover his form and make a significant impact.

The 19-year-old signed a new four-year deal until 30th June 2026.

The young promising forward made 22 appearances for the Giallorossi to date, scoring two goals.

“I am really pleased to have signed this contract: ever since I arrived at this club my aim was to reach the first team and since I did that my life has changed a lot,” Afena-Gyan said.

“Now I need to just concentrate on continuing to improve, I am motived to start the new season in the best possible way.”

Having joined the club’s youth setup in the early part of 2021, Felix quickly progressed from the Under-18s to the Primavera side and then, at the start of the 2021-22 campaign, he was called up to Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad.

After making his professional debut against Cagliari in October 2021, a few weeks later he opened his account for the club with two late goals in an unforgettable substitute appearance against Genoa.

He has since gone on to make his international debut for Ghana, helping his country qualify for the upcoming World Cup after a hard-fought playoff victory against Nigeria.

“Felix has vast room for improvement and has the opportunity to make the most of that potential under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, a coach who is pivotal to the development of our young players,” said Tiago Pinto, the club’s General Manager.

“This contract extension also represents another demonstration of how the link between our first-team squad and our academy setup continues to get stronger.”

The promising forward has been named in Black Stars 27-man squad for the playoff games.

The 19-year-old missed the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon citing personal reasons.

Afena-Gyan has been impressive under José Mourinho and has made 17 first-team appearances for Roma and has scored two goals in the process.

Ahead of the first leg tie against the Super Eagles at the Baba Yara Stadium, Afena-Gyan has declared that the team is ready for the crucial games.

The Black Stars opened camp on Monday with seven players at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana will host Nigeria on March 25 before the return game on March 29 at the Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The Black Stars are hoping to return to the Mundial for the fourth time after missing out in the last edition in Russia in 2018.

His decision to go out with friends including Primavera mates to the nightclub angered head coach Jose Mourinho and the rest of the technical team after the player returned to the Giallorossi camp after dawn.

The player will now train with Roma’s Primavera as it remains unclear when he would be called back to the first team.

Afena-Gyan has been referenced as Mourinho’s son after the Portuguese coach took the teenager under his wings. The former Inter Milan coach gave him the Balenciaga shoes he wanted so much after his brace at Genoa, Mourinho also spent New Year’s Eve with the striker.

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Afena Gyan, since being promoted from Roma’s Primavera, has made 14 senior appearances and scored two goals.

The 19-year-old has signed a two-and-half year deal with multinational corporation which designs and manufacturers athletic materials and footwear.

Arthur Legacy Sports congratulated Afena Gyan on social media after joining the Puma family.

The youngster’s shoes, casual wear and other accessories will all be provided by the German sportswear brand.

According to media sources, the deal will include bonuses on goals scored plus qualification to European competitions like the Europa League and UEFA Champions League.

Coach Jose Mourinho’s darling boy joins players such as Neymar, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Griezmann, Romelu Lukaku, Luis Suárez, among others who are all part of the Puma brand.

The Ghanaian has risen through the ranks after joining the Rome-based club and made his debut in October 2021 against Cagliari.

He has scored two goals in 13 appearances in all competitions this season for his club.