Karela United have announced the signing of midfielder Umar Bashir as the sixth signing in the offseason.

A statement on the club's Twitter account read: Good afternoon. .. it's exactly 1:30 pm and we are delighted to welcome another midfield sensation Umar, formerly of Asante Kotoko to the home of 'Pride and Passion'... Enjoy your stay Umar

Bashir has been handed a lifeline to whip his career back on track after a failed stint at Asante Kotoko.

The former WAFA SC player was unsettled as a Porcupine Warriors and got axed from the team after just a year.

He four years at the renowned academy side after joining in 2014.

Karela have recruited Godfred Adotey (midfielder), Augustine Randolf (defender), Yaw Ansah (goalkeeper), Obed Kofi Sam (midfielder) and Prosper Avoh (defender)