American top flight side New England Revolution have released their Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Osei, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.
The 28-year-old looked to be one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league when he was at the top of his game.
But Osei, also known for his erratic play, was let go after two seasons with the team.
The Accra, Ghana, native, who took up an international roster spot, made 44 appearances for New England, including 41 starts.
Osei, at times, proved a solid partner in the center of the defense for Darrius Barnes.
His apparent lack of communication with his fellow defenders and goalkeeper, however, often led to errors that on occasion resulted in disastrous consequences.
"[Osei] doesn’t speak much at all,’’ England Revolution  goalkeeper Matt Reis said.
“It’s always an adventure out there. I just try and do what I do and try and talk.
“Sometimes he hears and sometimes he doesn’t. I don’t know what to call it. Its not a communication gulf. It is what it is."
Osei would occasionally send poorly weighted back passes to his ‘keeper or attempt to dribble out of tough situations instead of simply clearing the ball.
Osei was also known for being uncommunicative with other players and in two years, never once speaking with the press.
He played for Ghanaian side Hearts of Oak before playing in Italy and Romania.