Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed a heartfelt desire from his glittering career that never materialized — playing for English football giants Manchester United.

The former Black Stars captain, who left an indelible mark on Ghanaian football and shone on the international stage, shared this personal revelation during a quick-fire Q&A on TV3’s New Day morning show.

“I wish I played for Manchester United,” Gyan said with a smile, answering a question about which club he wished he had featured for.

Throughout his career, Gyan dazzled fans across Europe and Asia, representing clubs like Udinese in Italy, Stade Rennais in France, Sunderland in the English Premier League, as well as Al Ain, Al Ahli, Shanghai SIPG, and Kayserispor. While he did play at the iconic Old Trafford and even scored ten goals during his Premier League stint, wearing the red shirt of United remained a dream unfulfilled.

During the interview, the iconic striker also shared a few more light-hearted memories — naming Wembley Stadium as his favorite ground to play at and calling Kwadwo Asamoah the funniest player in camp during their national team days.

Asamoah Gyan retired as Ghana’s all-time top scorer and holds the prestigious title of Africa’s highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history with six goals across three tournaments.