Defender, Empem Dacosta, has taken his exit from Asante Kotoko on the chin but suspects he was deliberately hounded out.

Dacosta, 22, who joined the Porcupine Warriors in 2019 on a three-year deal has had his contract terminated.

The former Karela United captain failed to settle and was once linked with a move to Legon Cities but that could not materialize.

"I'm not perturbed by Kotoko's decision to terminate my contract because there are many who sought for this opportunity I had, I will focus on what is ahead of me," Dacosta told Kumasi FM.

"I have always loved the club and I never disappointed anytime I was called to duty. I will never give up.

"I want to emphasize that, my contract was not terminated on performance basis. The records are there to prove it but I believe it is the will of God. Someday the truth will be revealed.

"I thank all the fans for the support they gave me," he added.