Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have mutually parted ways with highly-rated defender Mohammed Nurudeen, the club has announced.

The 31-year-old professional nurse from Tamale departs the Porcupine Warriors after just one season due to the club's inability to secure him a permanent transfer to Kumasi.

Despite having two years remaining on his contract, both parties agreed to part ways ahead of the 2024/25 football season.

“The club entered into a three-year employment agreement with Nurudeen before the commencement of the 2023/24 football season.

However, management notes that Nurudeen also has a contract with the Ghana Health Service as a practicing enrolled nurse.

The club explored all possible options to convince him to focus on his football career, but Nurudeen remained committed to his career in nursing,” the club stated.

“In light of this, an emergency meeting was convened on Sunday, August 4, 2024, where the Interim Management Committee (IMC) agreed to part ways with the player in the best interest of both parties.

This decision was made to maintain the cohesion the team is building for the new season,” the statement continued.

“The IMC would like to assure our supporters that the club will not suffer any financial or sporting penalties due to this decision and wishes Nurudeen the best for the future.

The club will not be making any further comments on this decision and considers the matter closed.”

Nurudeen joined Asante Kotoko in August 2023 and quickly established himself as a key player for the club.

Despite the team's poor performance last season, he was a standout performer for the Ghanaian giants.