The story on Hearts of Oak and Frederick Ansah Botchway might be taking a different twist, just weeks after the Phobians announced his release.
Hearts, via social media, had declared in July the departure of six first team players including the central midfielder.
But according to Botchway, the Ghanaian giants have displayed, what he terms unfair treatment, after the announcement.
The FA Cup winner has expressed disappointment over the attitude of his former club via Facebook.
“Currently, I’m not training with Hearts of Oak because I’m officially not part of the team, yet I have not been given my freedom to choose a club of my choice.
Frederick Ansah Botchway won two FA Cup and claimed the Ghana Premier League in the 2020/21 season.
Read his full statement below:
Dear All,
I have served Hearts of Oak with all my heart and in sincerity. Everyone at the club especially the fans became a family.
Lot of lies and negative propaganda were mounted against me but I decided to remain silent for the respect and love I have for this club.
But it saddens my heart and soul that I have had to do this.
MAIN REASON
Despite being declared surplus to requirement by the club without any official letter to me and my management
It was time for me to move on with my career despite the pains in my heart for the manner in which this was communicated (via social media).
Tried as I have done, the club that has declared me surplus to requirements has still refused to hand over my release letter to me to pursue other opportunities.
Neither has the club terminated my agreement after weeks of this publication.
I have never spoken ill about the club on any media but I feel very helpless and sad at this moment.
Currently, I’m not training with Hearts of Oak because I’m officially not part of the team, yet I have not been given my freedom to choose a club of my choice.
Today hasn’t been a good day, as I virtually spent hours at the club begging for my release letter.
But I was told to go home and wait until the club is ready to invite me for my release.
Meanwhile, football will not wait. Opportunities will not wait and my career cannot wait.
CONCLUSION
Why am I writing this?
I need to let everyone at Hearts of Oak know that the club is still in my heart after what they have done for me.
And I would want our ties to be severed on very professional grounds.
The transfer window is opened and I have decided to search for new opportunities to showcase my talent as well as take care of my family.
If I’m surplus to requirement at Hearts, I expect that communication to come with a release and termination letter.
Sincerely and respectfully, I do not need to beg to be left to find new opportunities.
Thank you.
