"I'm Back Just To Relax And Whine Down After A Long Season" - Tariq Lamptey

England-born Ghanaian Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Tariq Lamptey, who as at yesterday alighted the shores of Ghana, having been in the news for weeks now on his possible nationality switch to the West African nation has rubbished claims he's in the country to finalize his switch to the Black Stars prior to Ghana's 2023 AFCON Qualifier against Madagascar.

The budding talent as per reports will base in the country for some few days before departing back to UK, having landed the boarders of Ghana accompanied by his father. 

Lamptey, 21, has enjoyed a stellar performance this calendar year for Brighton in the just ended English Premier League, representing 29 times in all competition for his outfit this season.

Among his plans for returning to Ghana include having time with his family as well as to do a donation, an activity he does annually to selected charities of his choice.

Lamptey in an interview with Joy Sports relayed;

"I am already enjoying it so far. It feels good to be back, it’s nice and hot. There is some good food and I am enjoying that."

"To be honest, I just came back for holiday. Obviously, it’s been a good but long season so I just came to get some rest, some sun – I’ve come to see some family and friends that I have not seen for a while. I’m taking this opportunity just to relax and whine down after a long season," he noted.

On the speculations he came down to Ghana to see to it his Nationality Switch to Ghana is finalized said;

"I just came just to relax, just to try and do some charity work and see how the foundation is doing, see some family and friends, and not think about football too much. Maybe, I know the game [Ghana vrs Madagascar] is on so if I have the chance to go and watch that will be good but not too much football other than that, just try and relax and do one or two things that I came here to do.

"The charity work I have been doing for a number of years with the support of some very important and trusted people. So I am just here to try and for the first time get hands on it and do it in person. It is something that is really close to my heart and I’m looking forward to meeting the people and hopefully having a good day," he stressed.

The 21-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion fullback is basking in his team gaining their best ever finish in Premier League history. Many Ghanaians are also hoping the defender will switch to play for the Black Stars this coming World Cup.

Source: AfricaNewsArenaGh.Com