Ashantigold SC midfielder Eric Esso is close to joining Hearts of Oak, according to reports.
Esso who was among the players to have been sanctioned by the Ghana FA Disciplinary Committee following their involvement in the match-fixing scandal involving Ashantigold SC and Inter Allies.
The center-midfielder has been granted some relief after a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) granted stay for the players involved in the match-fixing scandal.
Eric Esso is set to join Hearts of Oak following Ashantigold’s demotion to Division Two.
The Ashantigold SC captain has been spotted in Accra to complete his move to the FA Champions.
It is understood that talks progressed well today and all agreements were reached between the parties involved in the discussions.
The Phobians are likely to make an official announcement to unveil the new signing to supporters this weekend.