Jong AA Gent have signed Ghanaian winger Yassin Mohammed. The 19-year-old forward joins on loan from Swedish side Malmö FF, according to a report by Starsporttv.
Where is Yassin Mohammed coming from?
Yassin Mohammed spent last season on loan at BK Olympic. He scored four goals in thirteen matches there. His contract with Malmö remains in place, but the Swedish club has now loaned him to the Belgian reserve team. The Starsporttv editorial team confirmed the news on 9 September.
How is Jong AA Gent performing?
KAA Gent's reserve team started the Challenger Pro League season with a 4-0 loss to Beerschot. That was followed by a win against Sporting Hasselt and a draw with RSCA Futures. The first team's results are notably stronger: KAA Gent currently sit top of the Jupiler Pro League with fifteen points from five games. The team has a perfect record of five wins. The full standings are available online.
What does this mean for the squad?
The arrival of Yassin Mohammed is intended to bolster the attack of Jong AA Gent. The Ghanaian youngster can operate on either the left or right wing. The KAA Gent first team play their next match away to KRC Genk on 13 September; Genk are currently seventh. The full schedule is on the fixtures page. In the senior squad, Hyllarion Goore is currently sidelined with an injury, as shown on the injuries list.
