Charles Taylor slams Hearts of Oak for releasing Mohammed Alhassan

Charles Taylor has expressed his disappointment with his former team, Hearts of Oak, following the release of defender Mohammed Alhassan.

The 30-year-old joined rival team Asante Kotoko as a free agent on a one and a half year contract, leading Taylor to question the decision to let him go.

Taylor said on Akoma FM, “The case of Mohammed Alhassan is not new to our football. Hearts of Oak rejected him, I was very surprised that Hearts allow him to leave.”

“He’s better than most of the defenders in our league, in my opinion. He will undoubtedly solve many of Kotoko’s problems, as the team’s defence has recently been weakened.”

He was shocked that Hearts of Oak let Alhassan go, considering the player’s crucial role and status as one of the team’s top performers in recent times.

“Hearts’ decision to release him was a disgrace to the player’s career,” Taylor said.

“I’d like to thank Kotoko’s management for bringing in a player of his calibre. His qualities are distinct, and many defenders lack them. Even some of our Black Stars players lack such talent, in my opinion. He should train hard, and I am confident he will become one of Kotoko’s best defenders.”

During his time with the Phobians, he was a key contributor to the team’s successes, helping them to win two FA Cup trophies and ending their long wait for a Ghana Premier League title in 2021.