Ghana and Stade Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan nicked a move on the final day of the transfer window to Sunderland for a club record fee of £13m.

He becomes the second Ghanaian after Stars deputy captain John Mensah to join the Black Cats.

The Black Cats struck a deal in excess of £13 million to bring the 24-year-old forward to ply his trade at the Stadium of Light, and the Ghana international is now looking make a positive impact following the switch.

"It's been a long day, but finally I'm happy to be here and my family and friends are also happy for me," Gyan told the club's official website.

"My family is in England already and I am happy this is the right place for me. The Sunderland coach has faith in me because he has been following me for two years now.

"I am pleased I have the opportunity to come to England."

Gyan now hopes to win over the Wearside club's fans very quickly, and is eagerly anticipating the derby against Newcastle United on October 31.

He added: "I follow English football and I know Sunderland have incredible fans.

"I especially know about the derby when they play against Newcastle. That is something incredible. I have witnessed that myself.

"The Sunderland fans never say die. They keep cheering their team on for 90 minutes. That gives me confidence to play maximum football.

"I am here to do my best and show what I can do. I have watched Sunderland play before - I think it will be good."

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