Al-Taqadum FC have completed the signing of ex-Hearts midfielder Benjamin Afutu on a free transfer

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Benjamin Afutu has completed a transfer move to Saudi Arabian side Al- Taqadum FC.

The 26-year-old defensive midfielder has joined the Saudi Arabia third-tier club on a free transfer. He penned a one-year renewable contract.

Afutu parted ways Egyptian Premier League side Eastern Company FC back in June following a mutual termination and has since been unattached.

The midfielder joined the Egyptian club from the Hearts in September 2021 after a successful campaign where he helped the Phobians win the Ghana League and FA Cup.

There were efforts from Hearts for a contract extension deal but he refused and subsequently headed to the North African country.

Afutu failed to command a starting place in the Egyptian club having managed only 8 appearances before his departure.

He will team up with former colleague at Hearts, Bernard Arthur to ensure  Altaqadum FC  return to the Saudi second-tier at the end of the 2022-23 season.