Hearts of Oak forward Afriyie Barnieh rejects move to Sudanese side day after turning down CD Leganes deal
Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and his representatives have reportedly decided against a move to a Sudanese top-flight club a day after doing same against Spanish side CD Leganes.
Afriyie Barnieh is one of the few players to still remain in the Ghana Premier League following a tremendous transition in career over the years.
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With the Ghanaian top flight becoming home for many clubs outside the country in the transfer business over years now, it so uncommon to see a player like Barnieh’s calibre not to be sold after becoming one of the three best local players in the last three seasons.
The 21-year old has won the Ghana Premier League, lifted 2 FA Cup titles with Hearts of Oak, win the African Youth Championship and received a call-up to the Black Stars for 2022 FIFA World Cup and being the leading man for Black Galaxies’ campaign in the 2023 CHAN in Algeria.
Since his involvement with Black Stars’ World Cup journey in Qatar, interest in the forward has increased with clubs from Europe, North Africa and America monitoring his situation at Hearts of Oak- his parent club he could leave at the end of December following ending of his contract that will make the Ghanaian International become a free agent.
But clubs are willing to make Hearts of Oak earn money with the likes of Al Ahly, CD Leganes and latest a Sudanese side dragging Hearts of Oak to the negotiations table.
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However, Barnieh has rejected a move to the Spanish lower side Leganes and has relegated the idea to joining an unnamed top Sudanese club in January to the background, according to latest report in Ghana Soccer Net.
The Sudanese giants have presented an offer worth around US$ 1 million for the services of the highly-rated youngster which is tempting Hearts to accept.
However, the 21-year-old and his representatives have outrightly ruled out a move to Sudan as they don’t see the future of the player in the Eastern African country.
Afriyie Barnieh has also rejected a transfer to Spanish club CD Leganes claims GHANAsoccernet.com.
The former Ghana U20 skipper is attracting offers from several clubs in Africa, America and Europe and the player sees his development and future at the latter.
Following his inclusion in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he attained more attention with his performance against Switzerland in a friendly.
Afriyie Barnieh was handed his first senior start for the Black Stars in that game in Abu Dhabi and he excelled after getting limited time in his previous invitations.
He is present with Ghana home-based in a camp base in Egypt as they continue preparations for the 2022 CHAN tournament next month.
Afriyie Barnieh played a crucial role during the qualifiers where he scored three times in four matches against Benin and Nigeria.
He is also a member of the Ghana U23 team and scored in both legs when the Black Meteors eliminated their Mozambican counterparts in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Arriving at Hearts at the age of 18 in July 2019, Afriyie Barnieh has been an integral part of the team helping the Phobians to the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup titles in the 2020-21 season.
Hearts retained the FA Cup title the following season with Afriyie Barnieh playing a significant role.
Barnieh has also been linked with North African side Esperance de Tunis, Zamalek and Al Ahly.
