Defender Kofi Agbesimah has shared his excitement after completing his move to Hearts of Oak from Bechem United.
The 26-year-old joins the Phobians on a three-year-deal after ending his stay with the Hunters.
Agbesimah was wanted by Asante Kotoko SC, newly-promoted Nations FC and an Ethiopian club, but the experienced centre-back chose the 2000 African champions.
Speaking to the club’s media, Agbesimah could not hide his affections after joining the team whiles urging the fans to support the club massively next season.
“I’m happy to join the Hearts of Oak family. The fans welcomed me well to the team and I’m extremely grateful to them. I will plead with them to continue supporting the team as we approach the new season”
Since joining Bechem in 2018 from lower-tier team Bectero FC, Agbesimah has been one of the constant players in the Ghanaian top flight.
He made 125 appearances for the Hunters over the course of the last five Ghana League seasons, scoring six goals.
For Bechem, Agbesimah has participated in more than 30 games each of the last three years.
In the 2022–23 season, during which he scored four goals, he only missed one game helping his team finish third in the league standings. He was also the captain of the Hunters.
The Phobians remain active in the transfer window seeking to augment their squad before the transfer window ends on September 1.
They will begin the 2023/24 season with a trip to Tamale to face Real Tamale United.