Ghana’s Gershon Koffie has had his Hammarby IF contract terminated by mutual consent.
The 26-year-old former New England Revolution midfielder signed for the Swedish side on a free transfer in January 2017, but he hardly saw playing time and returned to his former club on loan midway through that season.
In a statement on Hammarby’s official website, Koffie revealed he initiated the mutual termination, thanked and wished the club well in their endeavours.
“I have discussed my situation with Hammarby and I suggested this solution,” he is quoted as saying.
“It is with mutual respect we go separately and I wish the best for Hammarby.
“Hope that the team will hold its lead and win the league,” Koffie added.
Hammarby sporting director Jesper Jansson was the first to announce that Koffie, who made only three first team appearances during his time, was not in the Swedish club’s future plans back in March this year.
In the club’s parting message, Jansson said: “We would like to thank Gershon for this time.
”He ended up in a difficult place here, but his professionalism was always 100% and he will be very proud of it. We wish him great luck in his continued football career.”
No New England Revolution reunion
Koffie is widely tipped for a return to the MLS but not to former club New England Revolution.
The side passed on the opportunity to sign him three months ago despite still owning Major League Soccer rights.
Gershon Koffie may have options elsewhere in Europe this summer.
