Dubai: Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has left Shanghai SIPG to join reigning United Arab Emirates champions Al Ahli on a one-year loan deal.
Gyan, who spent a year in China, is no stranger to the UAE having enjoyed great success whilst with Al Ain from 2012 until 2015.
Gyan had joined Al Ain from English Premier League side Sunderland in 2011 and led the side to three UAE Pro League titles, one President's Cup and one Super Cup, scoring 113 goals in all competitions.
He also helped the Al Ain reach the semi-finals of the 2014 AFC Champions League, ending that campaign as the top scorer with 12 goals. He was subsequently named the AFC's Foreign Player of the Year.
Source: the-afc.com