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Press and Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen sign German youth international left-back from FC Schalke 04 on four-year deal
Aberdeen have signed German youth international left-back Emmanuel Gyamfi on a four-year deal from FC Schalke 04. The 20-year-old has been secured for an undisclosed fee subject to international clearance and VISA formalities. Gyamfi emerged through the youth academy at Bundesliga 2 side Schalke where he is regarded as one of their hottest prospects. The left-back gained valuable senior experience during a loan spell with VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie during the 2024-2025 season. Gyamfi says he is inspired by Aberdeen's 20,000 fans during the Scottish Cup final triumph at Hampden. And he aims to help bring more silverware success to the Dons under boss Jimmy Thelin. He said: ' I'm really happy to be here and so are my family, so I am ready to go. 'Now that everything is sorted, I can focus on pre-season, and I am going to work hard before training starts. 'I will give my best to help the team. 'I want to show the fans what I can do as this is a good club, and we all want to achieve even more than last season. 'It was nice to see all the fan celebrations after winning the cup. 'It motivates me to want to do it again as you can see how much they love Aberdeen. 'Obviously it's a dream to play in Europe, on that stage. 'It can be challenging but we are going to be ready as a team after a strong pre-season.' An attacking-left back Gyamfi will bring pace, technical ability and goals to Aberdeen. Dons boss Thelin needed to bolster the left-back position following the exit of Jack MacKenzie at the end of the season. Thelin said: 'Emmanuel is a player we have been monitoring for some time. 'He possess all the attributes we are looking for in a modern full-back. 'He's dynamic and has a great work ethic. 'His development at Schalke and his recent loan spell demonstrates his potential and we believe this will be the environment in which he can thrive.'
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Emmanuel Gyamfi sold on Aberdeen transfer by Scottish Cup party as Hampden scenes sealed the deal
The Dons have agreed a deal with Schalke 04 for the young left-sided player who has penned a four-year agreement New signing Emmanuel Gyamfi has admitted seeing the Scottish Cup celebrations has motivated him to bring more glory to Aberdeen. The Dons have agreed a deal to sign the young left-sided player from Schalke 04 on a four-year deal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Dutch club VVV Venlo, comes in to fight for the left-back slot with Graeme Shinnie, after Jack MacKenzie quit for Plymouth. Gyamfi has seen his new club wallow in the glow of their first cup success in over a decade and hopes he can also bring glory in the coming seasons. Gyamfi said: 'It was nice to see all the fan celebrations after winning the cup. It motivates me to want to do it again as you can see how much they love Aberdeen. 'It motivates me to do it again. I will give my best to help the team. 'I want to show the fans what I can do as this is a good club, and we all want to achieve even more than last season.' Another added pull for the German was European football. Aberdeen go straight into the final Europa League qualifier but regardless of what happens are guaranteed group football until the end of the year. He said: 'Obviously, it's a dream to play in Europe, on that stage. 'There is the chance for the Europa League and then definitely the Conference League. 'It can be challenging but we are going to be ready as a team after a strong pre-season. We have nothing to worry about.' The left-sided player will give Thelin's side options. He can play on the wing or in defence and although he is left-sided he can also play on the right. Gyamfi is ready for the physical challenge of the Scottish game. He stated: 'Scottish football will be intense, so I have to be ready both physically and mentally for this. 'I am comfortable to play on the left or right, I can play as a winger or a full-back on both sides. I am strong, fast and can dribble. I hope it will help being able to play in some positions. 'I just want to get a good pre-season, get fit and get going when we start back. I signed for four years and am confident about my time here, I want to achieve things here. 'I heard about the interest about five months ago, my agent told me about the offer but I wanted to focus on the season. 'I didn't play a lot to start with but then started playing a lot, and now I'm here. I'm really happy to be here and so are my family, so I am ready to go.' The new arrival believes his time in Holland will help him hit the ground running in the Granite City. Gyamfi, speaking to RedTV, said: 'It was hard in the beginning (at Venlo) but I fought my way through it. Last season I played around 30 games, after the winter break I played a lot and it felt good. 'My confidence had been down in the beginning because I didn't play a lot, but getting into the team at the end gave me a lot of confidence.' He has previously been at Fortuna Dusseldorf before he moved to Schalke. Thelin admitted Gyamfi is exactly what he wants in an Aberdeen full-back. Thelin said: 'Emmanuel is a player we have been monitoring for some time. He possesses all the attributes we are looking for in a modern full-back. He's dynamic and has a great work ethic. 'His development at Schalke and his recent loan spell demonstrates his potential and we believe this will be the environment in which he can thrive.'
STV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Aberdeen sign 'highly-rated' German youth international Emmanuel Gyamfi
Aberdeen have signed German full-back Emmanuel Gyamfi, with the club saying they are delighted to have secured the signature of the 'highly-rated' young talent. The 20-year-old has moved from Bundesliga 2 side Schalke 04, and agreed a four-year deal with the Dons. Gyamfi came through Schalke's academy and spent time with VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie last season. The full-back, who is described as versatile and attacking, says he can't wait to get started at his Scottish Cup-winning new side. 'I'm really happy to be here and so are my family, so I am ready to go,' he said. 'Now that everything is sorted, I can focus on pre-season, and I am going to work hard before training starts. 'I will give my best to help the team. I want to show the fans what I can do as this is a good club, and we all want to achieve even more than last season. 'It was nice to see all the fan celebrations after winning the cup. It motivates me to want to do it again as you can see how much they love Aberdeen. 'Obviously it's a dream to play in Europe, on that stage. It can be challenging but we are going to be ready as a team after a strong pre-season.' Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin said: ''Emmanuel is a player we have been monitoring for some time. He possess all the attributes we are looking for in a modern full-back. He's dynamic and has a great work ethic. 'His development at Schalke and his recent loan spell demonstrates his potential and we believe this will be the environment in which he can thrive.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Farmers issue warning as extreme weather threatens food supply: 'Threatening the socioeconomic livelihoods of our farmers'
A food report from a West African nonprofit leader spotlights how our planet's overheating is causing more than severe storms and health risks. Solidaridad West Africa regional director Isaac Gyamfi said that air pollution is threatening farmers' livelihoods and, in turn, endangering food supplies, according to a story from Ghana Business News (GBN). Our planet has warmed about 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1850, according to U.S. government data. Experts from organizations such as NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology agree that unlimited warming will bring to fruition worst-case scenarios already being realized, including droughts and wildfires. "Climate change impact is not just an environmental challenge because rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and land degradation continue to affect yields, threatening the socioeconomic livelihoods of our farmers and national food security, " Gyamfi said in the GBN report. His organization promotes sustainable production methods in collaboration with farmers and others in the community. Yale Climate Connections reported that rising food prices are a "constant reminder" about the "havoc" that our planet's warming is causing. Yale cited a New York Times article that highlighted droughts in India that hurt food supplies, among other examples. The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast overall food prices to "rise slightly faster than the historical average rate of growth." The price of all food is expected to jump 3.5%. "Food-at-home" costs are predicted to increase 3.2% this year. Foreign policy, trade, and other factors contribute to the rates, in addition to disease and the weather. Yale added that staples such as corn, wheat, rice, and potatoes are at particular weather-related risk. Crucial rice yields could decrease by 40% by the end of the century, according to Yale Climate Connections. What's more, researchers are even concerned that hotter temperatures will impact farm labor productivity, contributing to yield losses. In Ghana, Solidaridad is working on efforts that include farmers, policymakers, researchers, and others to develop more sustainable land-use strategies and "climate-smart" practices, according to GBN. Experts at the University of Texas are making a hydrogel that mitigates nitrogen runoff from excess fertilizer, negating water contamination. Quub, a Pennsylvania-based company, is working to deploy a network of satellites to monitor Earth's health, providing updates on deforestation, weather alerts, and other data. The tech can help to modernize farming with better data and tools. What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Individually, it's important to stay on top of policies that impact farming practices. Talking to your local representative about planet-friendly regulations is a good place to start. At home, try growing a garden and including more vegetables in your meal plans. You can save hundreds of dollars annually on groceries while cutting pollution. Plant-based diets can also contribute to better health and improve how you feel, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
