Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has confirmed his switch to India Super League side NorthEast United.

The 33-year-old joined the Highlanders on a free transfer after leaving Turkish club Kayserispor at the end of last season.

“I am extremely excited to start this new chapter in my career. I have heard great things about NorthEast United FC and the Indian Super League and I am thrilled to be a part of it for the upcoming season. I am confident that we can better the wonderful season the club had last year,” Gyan said after sealing the switch on Thursday.

NorthEast United Executive Director, Priya Runchal added: “We are thrilled to have a player of Gyan’s calibre and experience join our squad. He has continuously delivered excellence at the highest of levels of world football and we are confident that he will add a lot of firepower on the pitch here.”