Ghana Legend Sulley Muntari Ready to Extend Hearts Deal, Opened to Black Stars Return

Ghana Legend Sulley Muntari Ready to Extend Hearts Deal, Opened to Black Stars Return

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Sulley Muntari has revealed that he is ready to extend his stay at Ghana Premier League side Hearts of Oak
  • The veteran midfielder helped the Phobians win the President Cup and the FA Cup in his short spell
  • The former Inter and AC Milan star has disclosed his desire to return to the Black Stars when his services are needed

Sulley Muntari is ready to sign a new deal at Accra Hearts of Oak after a successful six months with the Ghanaian giants.

The former Inter Milan midfielder helped the Phobians win the FA Cup and the President Cup during his short-term spell with the club.

Muntari, who has not played for the Black Stars since the 2014 World Cup, also disclosed his desire to help the national team.

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Sulley Muntari has revealed his desire to return to the Black Stars. Credit: @GhanaBlackstar @HeartsOfOakGH
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"I signed six months contract with Hearts of Oak and I will renew to be part of the team for Africa," he told GTV Sports Plus as quoted by GhanaSportsonline.

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“Even if I’m on crutches and I’m called to the national team, I’ll ran and go help. Even if I can’t play, I’ll sit (on the bench) and contribute. I can’t sit down seeing my country go down," he added.

Sulley Muntari joined Hearts of Oak in February after returning to Ghana following an illustrious career abroad.

The 37-year-old won several titles in Europe, including the 2010 UEFA Champions League, while playing for Inter Milan.

Hearts of Oak coach praises midfielder Sulley Muntari

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Accra Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has lauded veteran midfielder Sulley Muntari for showing great humility at the club.

The former AC Milan and Inter star joined the Phobians in February after an illustrious career abroad.

Muntari helped the Phobians win the FA Cup last weekend and coach Samuel Boadu has been full of praise for the ex-Ghana international.

Sulley Muntari meets Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay has finally met one of his football idols Sulley Muntari during his visit to Ghana as the pair shared a pitch together in Accra.

Muntari, a 2010 UEFA Champions League winner, joined the Barcelona star for a community game in Madina, a suburb of Ghana's capital.

In a video posted on social media, Depay was excited to meet Muntari, giving him a big hug as the ex-Inter Milan star dressed up for the game.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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