Kumasi Asante Kotoko skipper, Felix Annan has departed the club after mutually ending his contract with the Porcupine Warriors.

The shot stopper has been with the Kumasi based club for ten years.

Annan joined Kotoko in 2011 from defunct Gomoa Fetteh Feyenoord and rose through the ranks after loan spell at WAFA.

He confirmed the news on his official Twitter page on Thursday:

“In the last couple of weeks, I gave been engaged in very emotional conversation with Management and the Board of Directors concerning my future.”

After several consultations, it was resolved that my desire to continue my career path elsewhere after 10 years of dedicated service to Asante Kotoko be respected by all involved,” an official statement by the goalkeeper read.

“I thank HM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Board and Management, the technical team, the playing body, the fans and the entire Kotoko fraternity for the support throughout my years with the greatest club in Ghana.

“I will forever cherish my time with the family. Long live Asante Kotoko. Fabulous! Kum Apem a Apem Beba!!!!”