Goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Asante Kotoko in a poignant farewell message following his departure from the club.
After a disappointing run in the Ghana Premier League, the Ghanaian giants has now turned their focus towards the 2024/25 season with a major squad overhaul.
As a result, eleven players have been shown the exit door from the club to make way for new additions ahead of the new campaign.
Among the notable departures are the club's captain, Danlad Ibrahim, and Georges Mfegue, whose contracts have expired.
In an emotional farewell message, the former Ghana youth goalkeeper expressed his profound gratitude to the club for making him who he is today.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all Asante Kotoko family for making me who I am today. From the first day I joined this great club, I feel privileged and proud to represent Kotoko. I’m so grateful for all the support I have received and will be fabulous one for the rest of my life”
“I know I am going to miss our cherish fans. I have nothing to say than to ask for God’s blessings for everyone for the support throughout my stay with Kotoko. I came as a boy, leaving as a man and forever as a supporter of Kotoko. Long live his Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, long live Kotoko, and long live Asanteman. Thank you”
Danlad joined Asante Kotoko in the 2016-17 season and made a significant contributions to the team. He has represented Ghana at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-20, and U-23 teams and the Black Stars proper.
His accolades include winning the Ghana Premier League in the 2021-22 season, the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in 2021, and the WAFU Zone B U-20 Tournament in 2020.
Individually, he has been honored with the Golden Glove at both the WAFU Zone B U-20 Tournament in 2020 and the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in 2021, as well as the Ghana Football Awards Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021.
During the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, Danlad Baidoo made thirteen appearances for Asante Kotoko.