Hearts Of Oak youngster Salim Adams joins FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have announced the acquisition of young midfielder Salim Adams on a season-long loan from Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak.

Adams will spend the entire 2022 season at the MLS club with an option to purchase pending league and federation approval, in addition to ITC and work authorization.

Adams will immediately join Cincinnati 2 as a part of the relationships forged between FC Cincinnati, TSG Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga, and the Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak.

Adams is the first player to arrive from the Phobian side as a part of the Common Value Club Alliance.

“I’m excited to welcome Salim to FC Cincinnati,” said Tyrone Marshall, Head Coach of FC Cincinnati 2. “He’s a promising midfielder who will be an excellent addition to our group and to the environment we’re trying to create.”

The 19-year-old from Ghana has scored three goals in his 23 appearances in defensive midfield for Hearts of Oak, including a man-of-the-match performance in the 2022 President’s Cup victory against Asante Kotoko.

He joined Ghanaian giants at the beginning of the 2021-22 campaign from second-tier side New Edubiase United FC after a stellar stint.

TRANSACTION:

FC Cincinnati 2 acquire midfielder Salim Adams on a season-long loan, with an option to purchase, from Ghanaian club Accra Hearts of Oak.

SALIM ADAMS
Pronunciation: sah-LEEM
Position: Midfielder
DOB: Oct. 11, 2002 (19)
Birthplace: Ghana
Height: 6’ 2”
Nationality: Ghanaian