Ghana defender John Pantsil confirms Santos exit

Published on: 14 May 2014
Ghana defender John Pantsil confirms Santos exit
John Pantsil

By Patrick Akoto

Ghana defender John Pantsil has confirmed his departure from South African side Santos.

Pantsil, 32, joined the Santos on a six-month loan deal but has decided to move on following the side's  failure to secure promotion to the country’s top-flight League next season.

He has decided to pursue a new challenge elsewhere and confirmed he will not extend his deal with the club.

“Before I signed for Santos, I was not playing for any club and so wanted to keep myself in shape,” he told Power FM

“No big club was ready to sign me because I was not playing.

"So I used Santos as a stepping stone. Now that the season is over, I think I have made a good impact.

“I am hoping for the best next season. Definitely I’m not going stay in Santos.”

He joined the Fish as a free agent after being released by newly-promoted English side Leicester City.

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