Following the expiration of his contract with Hearts of Oak, Kwadwo Obeng Junior is now a free agent, potentially paving the way for a move during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Obeng Junior's contract officially ended on June 6, leading to speculation that he could depart the club on a free transfer. Reports suggest that Hearts of Oak is unlikely to offer the striker a new contract as part of their efforts to rebuild and rejuvenate the team after a disappointing season, where they narrowly avoided relegation on the final day.
The 23-year-old, who recently celebrated his wedding, has been linked with a potential move to an undisclosed European club. Obeng Junior initially joined Hearts of Oak in April 2018 from Nea Salamina Ghana (now Wamanfo Mighty Royals FC), having played a crucial role in the team's successful FA Cup campaign the previous season, reaching the quarter-finals.
Before his move to Hearts of Oak, Obeng Junior had established himself as one of the most promising young talents in the Division One League. During the 2017 season, he impressed as one of the top strikers, scoring thirteen goals in the league and three goals in the Ghana FA Cup, including notable strikes against Steadfast FC and Asante Kotoko.
In 2020, Obeng Junior signed a three-year contract extension with Hearts of Oak. He finished the 2020/21 season as the club's top scorer in all competitions, netting eleven goals in twenty-five matches, with ten of those goals coming in the league.
Despite his earlier successes and contributions to the team's Premier League and FA Cup triumphs, Obeng Junior has faced criticism and unfair treatment from some sections of the club's fans due to a recent scoring drought. He registered three goals in the recently concluded campaign.
Confirming the news on Oyerepa FM on Wednesday morning, Obeng said, "Yes, my contract has indeed come to an end, and now I'm considering my next steps. I will be having a discussion with my manager to explore the possibilities for my future, and whatever guidance he provides, I will follow."
Asked whether he would love to continue his relationship with the Phobians, he stated that he has no problem with the team so he wont hesitate to sign a new deal should the club bring an offer.
"I am only working and I don't have any issue with the club so whatever they will say, I dont have a problem. I have had several offers from other clubs but I am looking at Hearts of Oak now and what they will say"
