Italian side Lecce have ended their pursuit of Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah in the winter transfer window.
The struggling serie A side have rather signed Antonin Barak from Udinese on loan until the end of the season.
Acquah was close to making a return to Italy after Lecce tried to lure him back to the Serie A.
However, Yeni Malatyaspor kept hold of their influential midfielder as they keep fighting for a decent position in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 28-year old has made 14 appearances creating three assists for the club this campaign.
He joined the the Turkish club in the summer from Empoli.
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