REPORTS: Kwame Poku’s move to USM Alger done, player set for €15k monthly salary

According to reports in the local media, Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Poku has agreed a three year deal with Algerian side USM Alger after successful negotiations.

The prolific striker with be earning €15k a month as salary plus a car and other lofty conditions.

According to insiders, the deal is worth $600k for a period of 3 years.

Poku’s goal-scoring feet attracted several suitors from the Arab world with Libyan giants Ittihad Triploi and Zamalek all showing interest.

But it the Algerians are believed to have tabled a better offer for the striker, winning them the race for his signature.

Egyptian giants Zamalek were the first to have requested for the boy but negotiations were not conclusive before the closure of the Egyptian transfer window.

The deal to Zamalek hit a snag with Algerian side USM Alger offering a lucrative deal for the wonderful finisher.

Opoku has been outstanding for the Porcupine Warriors in the Ghana Premier League this season having scored 7 goals in 14 games.

He also scored when Asante Kotoko played Algerian side ES Sétif in the CAF Confederation Cup play-off round.

The Kumasi based club has already received an official request from Ittihad Tripoli and may be responding in the coming days.

Opoku is part of the Ghana squad training ahead of this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifications.