Hearts of Oak: Thomas Abbey reveals why he left the club

A former Hearts of Oak captain, Thomas Abbey, has finally opened up on why he left Ghana Premier League side, Hearts of Oak in 2018.

Abbey departed the Accra-based club despite his brilliant performance for the Phobians during the 2017/18 season.

He finished the 2017/18 season as the second-highest scorer in the Ghana Premier League with 13 goals.

His departure came as a surprise to the fans, who were expecting him to stay, but the Phobians failure to meet his contractual terms forced him out to join Egyptian side Ismaily before moving to Malaysian outfit Perak II.

“I was willing to continue with the Club (Hearts of Oak), because I had played for them for a long time.So I was expecting them to renew my contract,” he said in an interview.

“Usually,  a year to the end of your contract, there is a renewal, I had one year left but they weren’t making any attempt to renew.

“I decided to also take a decision, they had already made their mind to release me at the end of the season but I was lucky to secure myself another Club.

“Initially they presented a contract to me but I felt insulted because even my previous contract with them was better than what they presented. So after the season, I decided to leave.”

Similar to his case, Hearts of Oak have already parted ways with star man Joseph Esso after failing to meet the player’s demands for a possible contract renewal.

Abbey, who is currently a free agent, has expressed his desire to return to the club, but only for a good offer.