Hearts of Oak Midfield Kingpin Salim Adams Joins FC Cincinnati

• Ghanaian teenager Salim Adams has joined MLS Next Pro side FC Cincinnati 2 on a loan deal running through 2022
• His move to the US-based club forms part of Hearts of Oak's Common Value Club Alliance between the Phobians, FC Cincinnati and Hoffenheim
• The 19-year-old midfielder is regarded as one of the best in his positions under the age of 21 and is expected to hone his talent at his new destination

United States-based club FC Cincinnati 2 has announced the acquisition of Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams on a loan deal.

The MLS Next Pro outfit announced the deal via the club's official Twitter account, sighted by Sports Brief, with the deal running through 2022 with an option to purchase permanently.

Salim joins FC Cincinnati 2 as a part of the relationships forged between FC Cincinnati, German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim, and reigning Ghanaian champions Hearts of Oak.

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He is the first player to arrive from the Ghanaian outfit as a part of the Common Value Club Alliance.

The budding midfielder made 23 appearances for Hearts of Oak, scoring three goals, including a stunning long-range drive on his debut for the Phobians.

What did the head coach of FC Cincinnati say about Salim Adams?

“I’m excited to welcome Salim to FC Cincinnati. He’s a promising midfielder who will be an excellent addition to our group and our style of play at the club,” said Tyrone Marshall, Head Coach of FC Cincinnati 2.

What is the Common Value Club Alliance?

The three clubs collaborate to promote the international community of football through the training of young players, social progress initiatives, and joint sustainable projects.

It is the first such collaboration in the global football community.

What is MLS Next Pro?

MLS NEXT Pro is a new professional men’s soccer league that will begin its inaugural season in March 2022.

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It is a men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada that is affiliated with Major League Soccer, according to Wikipedia.

The third tier of the United States soccer league system was launched in 2022 with 21 teams, of which 20 are reserve sides for MLS clubs and the independent Rochester New York FC.

Hearts of Oak midfielder Sulley Muntari linked to South African giants

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that in a transfer rumour to end all transfer rumours on the South African football scene, former Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari was linked with a move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.

Muntari, a former Inter and AC Milan player, is currently on the books of Ghanaian Premier League giants Hearts of Oak.

According to a Soccer Laduma article, reports in Ghana media also suggested that Egyptian giants Al Ahly were looking at acquiring his services. This is despite Muntari turning 38 in December.