Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of defender Michael Ampadu in the ongoing transfer window.
Ampadu joins the Phobians as a free agent after leaving Legon Cities at the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.
The Phobians endured a torrid campaign last-term and are currently in the market searching for quality player as they seek to make impact in the upcoming season.
Ampadu’s arrival at the club come as a huge boost for the rainbow boy following the departure of defensive trio of Robert Addo Sowah, Konadu Yiadom and Caleb Amankwah.
The former Liberty Professionals defender was a subject of interest for several clubs including Kotoko and Bibiani Goldstars but he opted to stay in Accra by signing for Hearts of Oak.
“Fellow Phobians let’s welcome the latest addition to the family, Micheal Ampadu,” Hearts of Oak stated in an official announcement.
Ampadu becomes the fifth signing of the Phobians after Raphael Amponsah, Evans Adomako, Martin Karikari, Leventus Arthur and Kelvin Osei Asibey.
At the team's ongoing preseason training at Pobiman in Accra, he is anticipated to join his teammates.
Before joining Legon Cities in 2020 ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season, Ampadu played for Liberty Professionals for four seasons between 2016 and 2020.
He was called up to the Black Meteors in 2019 and is a member of coach Ibrahim Tanko's squad for the year's Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifications thanks to his success in the domestic league, which made him one of the top right-backs in the competition.