Hearts of Oak capture Clinton Appiah from Lazio

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of teenager Clinton Appiah from lower-tier side Lazio FC, according to Phobianews.com.

Appiah, 17, joins the 21-time Ghanaian champions on a 5-year deal which was sealed on Tuesday.

The offensive midfielder is expected to go straight into Slavko Matic’s first-team squad as the Serbian trainer is keen on rebuilding a youthful side for the club.

According to Transfermarkt.com, the youngster previously played for AshantiGold’s second-string side.