Ghanaian youngster Emmanuel Essiam trained for the first time with his new team FC Basel on Thursday since his transfer was announced on Monday 3rd January,2022.

The youngster joined the Swiss giants on Monday 3rd January,2022 after agreeing terms and signing a four year deal which expires in 2026.

18 year old central midfielder says the successes of African players like Mohammed Salah, Samuel Inkoom , Mohammed El Neny among others makes him think that joining the Swiss club is the right move.

He joins the Swiss giants from Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea.

FC Basel initially planned a mid season training camp in the hot weather of Dubai but changed their plans at the eleventh and decided to stay put in Switzerland for their training.

He was a member of the victorious Black Satellites squad that won the African Youth Champions last year in Mauritania playing a vital role from midfield.

The 18 year old prodigy made two appearances for Berekum Chelsea in the current Ghana Premier League season before his move.