Major League side Columbus Crew SC have announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Abu.
The 25-year-old joins the Black and Gold from Norwegian outfit Stromsgodset IF.
Abu becomes the latest Ghanaian to be added onto the Crew roaster after signing of defender Jonathan Mensah.
The Ghana international made 163 appearances for clubs across Spain, France and Norway, raking in five goals and providing three assists.
“Mohammed is a talented, technical player that we believe will fit well into our system and style of play,” Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter told the club's official website
“Across his experience in Norway, France and Spain, we believe that a combination of his experience, skillset and character will be a good fit for Crew SC.
"We are glad to have him in Columbus and it is certainly an added bonus that he is familiar with the area as his wife has lived in Central Ohio.”
NEWS: #CrewSC has acquired Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Abu as a Special Discovery Player.
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Abu has got vast experience in football having played for several clubs in Europe for about seven year following his graduation from the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana.
He started his career in Europe with English Premier League side Manchester City before spending loan periods with different clubs.
Abu played for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano French club Lorient before signing for Stromsgodset having spent some loan time with them before his permanent contract.
He has also played for the Black Stars in the past and was part of the Ghana team that played at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
By Patrick Akoto