The striker loan move in 2011/12 stoked controversy among the football world taking into account the level of competitiveness between the two leagues-EPL and Gulf League.
But Gyan has pointed out that his decision was purely on the reason every worker plies his trade-to make money.
He became one of the highest paid players in world football after agreeing on a deal with Al Ain that earned him £36.5m for five years.
The Keyrispor striker told Rokerreport ”I went to Al Ain and I fell in love with the place, created a new legacy and they paid me good money and if we are honest with ourselves that is a big reason we work.
”I am very proud of what I did in the UAE for Al Ain, because I created a new legacy for myself.”
He however expressed regret for quitting the EPL prematurely saying ”When people ask me “how long did you play for Sunderland?” I feel so bad I can only say one year. I feel like I could have achieved things in other top leagues too.”
The striker has since ventured into businesses-real estate, bottled and sachet water production, boxing promotion, entertainment and his very latest, aviation.
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