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Ex-Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has exclusively told GHANAsoccernet.com he will sign for English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. The 31-year-old, a free agent, claims he had a successful trial session and will put pen-to-paper to a one-year-old. Appiah has returned to Ghana to oversee the burial of his late father Bartholomew this weekend in Accra. He has been touring Europe for a club since he left Italian Serie A side Cesena. �Appiah impressed and was told by Blackburn boss Steve Kean that he has to work on his fitness level,� a confidant also disclosed GHANAsoccernet.com �He has been working at the Presby Boy Senior High School Park in Legon to step up his fitness before joining the club.� His move to the English Premier League comes as a shock after it was reported that he was close to signing for Ukrainian top flight side FC Volyn two months ago. Appiah has had a frustrating end to his career after some captivating performances for some top European sides. He has been a shadow of a man who starred for Turkish side Fenerbahce four seasons ago due to a career threatening knee injury.