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EXCLUSIVE: Anderlecht lose winger Frank Acheampong to China's Tianjin Teda

Ghana international Frank Acheampong is quitting Anderlecht - and Europe - for the Chinese Super League.

The pacy winger is leaving Anderlecht for Tianjin Teda, Tribalfootball.com can reveal.

Highly placed Chinese football sources say a deal has been struck, with confirmation soon due.

Acheampong, 23, has previous Asian experience in Thailand with Buriram United, where he spent two years before moving to Anderlecht in 2013.

Tianjin Teda management are convinced they've pulled off a transfer coup, with Acheampong's pace and direct style of game well suited to the Super League.

Personal terms have already been struck, with the transfer expected to be announced this week.

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