Ghana legend Abedi Pele has hailed the qualities of Kevin Prince Boateng insisting his dogged approach to life will make him succeed as a footballer.
The German-born star secured a move to AC Milan afer excelling for the Ghana at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Boateng’s career was going no where until he switched nationality to play for the Black Stars which gave him the chance to bloom.
The three-time African Player of the Year says the midfielder’s move to AC Milan will make him realise his full potential.
“He is strong physically and tactically competent. He is a stubborn person. He always wants to reach his intended objective,” Abedi Pele said.
“At Milan, he has found the right environment to make a definite leap in quality.”
Boateng is set to return to the Black Stars after being left out of the squad for four months.
He was axed for suspected indiscipline but the AC Milan player has now vowed to abide by the Black Stars code of conduct.