Hearts turned down an offer to sign embattled Kotoko midfielder Yahaya Mohammed, the 26-year-old has claimed.
Mohammed is under investigation at Kotoko after he swerved the club to sign pre-contract agreement with Libyan side Ittihad Tripoli.
The former Tema Youth ace has not been free from troubles as he has been accused of being a maverick.
He claims he was close to joining Hearts but that move was thwarted by former chief Fred Crentsil on claims that à his partnership with Laryea Kingson could spell doom for the side.
ââ¬ÅIt was during the time I was having issues with Kotoko and K.K. Sarpong was in charge. I had a call that my card had been released to Hearts of Oak without my consent. But upon reaching there I was told to wait and that they were going to get back to me,â⬠he said
ââ¬ÅI got really confused and did not know what to do. It was later I was told that they (Hearts) met with some of their supporters and Directors and the decision was that, I was very troublesome so they could not sign me.
ââ¬ÅI was very surprised, but I had to move on, and since the then coach of Kotoko and CEO was not interested in me playing for Kotoko, I joined new side Amidaus and till now, I am very happy I made that switch.
He added: à ââ¬ÅWhat I heard was that, they said they couldnââ¬â¢t even control their own Laryea Kingston who was by then having problems with coach CK and so if I join them, it would be worse.ââ¬
ââ¬ÅI took it easy and continued with my career and I thank God that I am gradually getting to where I set myself to be.ââ¬
Mohammed is yet to play for Kotoko since he returned from the 2014 African Nations Championship.