Swansea sign Ghana international Opoku

Joseph Opoku made his senior Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico in May [Getty Images] Swansea City have completed the signing of Ghana international Joseph Opoku from Zulte Waregem. The 20-year-old winger joined the Belgian top-flight side in 2024, helping them to win promotion to the Belgian Pro League. He has signed a four-year deal with the Championship Swans - who hold the option to extend the contract by an additional 12 months. "He is a young player, who has been exposed to a lot of senior football in Belgium," said head coach Vitor Matos. "He will be able to adapt to the physicality, the intensity and the amount of games in the Championship as we know he is a fast and sharp player. "Opoku has joined us here in Austria, and he has had his first training session and we're excited to have him here." Swansea sign New Zealand winger Just from Motherwell Your guide to Welsh football's pre-season fixtures Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views Opoku's breakthrough came last season where he finished with 10 goals and six assists. He was called up to the senior Ghana national team for a set of friendlies in May, but missed out on World Cup selection after being named in the preliminary squad. Swansea's sporting director Ben Stevens said: "Really excited with Joseph joining us and looking forward to seeing his attacking potential flourish in Vitor's team. "Two full seasons with Zulte Waregem in Belgian's top division plus being involved with Ghana national teams highlight the ability of this young talent." Opoku is Matos' fifth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Elijah Just, Stephen Welsh, Moussa Yeo and Leo Walta.