Agyemang Badu reveals he almost joined Hearts of Oak

Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says he almost joined Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak.

The midfielder moved from Berekum Arsenal to Kotoko on a loan deal despite interest from the Rainbow Club.

According to the Udinese star he was close in joining the Phobians but for a last minute persuasion from Kotoko officials.

“I have been a Kotoko fan, I love Kotoko, but growing up I really admired Hearts of Oak,” he told GHone TV.

“I watched they anytime and I love the character they show on the pitch even though I was a Kotoko fan.

“I almost joined Hearts of Oak from Berekum Arsenal, everything was set for me to join before Kotoko came.

“I met with Vincent Odotei and everything was agreed, I went back to Kumasi to prepare myself and then Kotoko captured me, their terms were good so I had to join them, that is how come I joined Kotoko but I almost signed for Hearts of Oak.”

The Italy-based midfielder has been one of the consistent Black Stars players until recently where he missed out on an invitation for the team’s Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.