Accra Hearts of Oak PRO Opare Addo denies reports of club releasing 18 players

Accra Hearts of Oak's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Opare Addo, has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that the club is planning to part ways with 18 players.

The Ghana Premier League side has been the subject of speculation regarding a major squad overhaul during the ongoing transfer window.

Speaking to Peace FM, as monitored by footballghana.com, Addo clarified that the club has not made any decisions to release such a large number of players. He explained that the coach typically presents a comprehensive report at the end of the season, which may suggest loaning or transferring some players.

The Phobians have already announced two new signings as part of their efforts to strengthen the team.

"What I know is that the coach, after the entire season, presents his comprehensive report, including those he thinks should be put on loan or shifted out so that he can bring some in. As and when everything is concluded, I am sure we will not hide it from the public," he said.

"Once again, let me say that any decision the club takes will need the support of every Phobian everywhere so that we go through it together. No, it will not come on (parting with 18 players). I am not in the mind of the coach, but we will not engage in that mass recruitment.

"Like what is done everywhere in the media, once you are a big club, once the season ends, everybody or most people will like to create news items around your content or create content with your image so that they can reach out to their followers or readers.

"So, for me, let me tell everybody that the list going around is not coming from the club. It is based on rumors, and we expect that whatever decision the coach takes, we will let everybody know. But whatever is going out there, everybody should treat it as a rumor. It is not coming from the club."