Enock Barwuah: Italy-Ghana striker linked with surprise Al-Ittifaq move from Desenzano

Italy-Ghana centre-forward Enock Barwuah is being linked with a summer move from Serie C side Desenzano to United Arab Emirates club Al-Ittifaq, according to transfer data compiled on 4 July 2026.

The 33-year-old, who was born in Brescia and stands at 1.90m, joined Desenzano from FC Vado on 30 January 2026 and is currently listed with a market value of 50,000. His contract situation at the Lombardy club is unclear, with no expiry date recorded, prompting speculation that he could yet become available as a free agent if no formal deal is in place. The reported probability of the transfer remains unspecified (?).

Barwuah has spent the second half of the 2025-26 campaign leading the line in Serie C Girone A, operating in his main role as a centre-forward and wearing the number nine shirt. In his most recent recorded outing for Desenzano, a late-season league match in Italy (specific opponent, date, scoreline and individual statistics are not provided in the available data), he continued to feature in his usual attacking role, underlining his status as a regular option in the clubs forward line rather than a peripheral squad member.

The Italy- and Ghana-eligible right-footer has had a notably itinerant career. After coming through Manchester Citys youth ranks and a spell at Salford City, he moved across lower divisions in Italy and abroad, including FC Bogliasco, Qormi in Malta, AC Vallecamonica, GSD RapalloBogliasco, Foligno, Ciliverghe Calcio, Pavia, Castiglione, Caravaggio and several stints with CPR Ospitaletto and Rovato. He also spent time in Turkey with Menemen FK and Adana Demirspor before returning to Italy.

Barwuahs valuation has fluctuated over the years, dropping to zero during periods without a club but climbing back to 50,000 by May 2026 with Desenzano, suggesting a recovery in form. A switch to Al-Ittifaq would open a first move to the Gulf region and, if completed, could redefine the closing years of his career and broaden his profile beyond the Italian lower leagues.