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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 51408, member: 636"] Hapoel Kfar Saba grabbed Ghanaian center-back Konadu Yiadom after the defender walked away from Hearts of Oak without signing fresh terms. The Israeli Division One outfit landed the 24-year-old on a free transfer when his Phobians deal ran out during the 2024/25 season finale. Yiadom turned down extension talks with the Accra club and chose European football instead. The former WAFA academy graduate brings defensive experience from 18 Ghana Premier League appearances where he managed one assist. Hearts officials failed to convince their departing star despite holding contract renewal discussions. The defender endured a frustrating loan spell with Ukrainian side Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih before returning to Hearts when playing time became scarce. Yiadom struggled for regular minutes during his Eastern European adventure and headed back to Ghana ahead of the current campaign. His Hearts stint provided valuable top-flight experience but the player wanted new challenges abroad. The versatile defender caught Israeli scouts attention with solid performances during his Phobians tenure. Yiadom brings pace and aerial ability to his new Mediterranean destination. Hapoel Kfar Saba finished seventh in the Israeli Leumit League last term but harbor promotion ambitions for the upcoming season. Club bosses believe Yiadom can provide defensive stability during their push toward the top flight. The signing represents a major coup for the ambitious Israeli outfit. Yiadom faces the challenge of adapting to Middle Eastern football after his African and European experiences. His arrival strengthens their backline ahead of a crucial promotion campaign. [/QUOTE]

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