BREAKING: Benjamin Afutu set to SACK local agent who stalled contract renewal with Hearts
The 25-year-old has began talks with Hearts of Oak board chairman Togbe Afede XIV,
Ghanaian midfielder Benjamin Afutu is set to cut ties with Daniel William Tackie – his local agent who stalled his contract renewal talks with giants Hearts of Oak.
The 25-year-old has become a free agent after failing to reach agreement with the Ghanaian double-winners with his local agent blaming break down in communication for the delays.
Afutu has not signed a new contract as at the time on Monday the Phobians were submitting their squad for the CAF Champions League campaign.
According to Kumasi-based Pure FM the Phobians hierarchy including have started engaging the player on personal terms with Hearts board chairman Togbe Afede XIV leading the negotiations in a bid not to lose the midfielder.
The majority shareholder of the club has vowed to keep all key members of the squad and Afutu who scored 5 goals in 29 league games from defensive midfielder has become a top priority for the Phobians.
Per the current circumstances Afutu has realised the local agent played a role in the slow pace of talks and the main reasons for the delays.
Broadcast journalist Bright Kankam Boadu reports that the player could cut ties with the agent due to the happenings in the last 7 days or so.
