Hearts of Midlothian have officially released Ghana international Prince Abankwah Buaben.

The 30-year-old central midfielder spent four successful years at the West of Edinburg playing 95 Scottish Premier League games and scoring seven goals.

Buaben’s contract expired last Saturday (June 30) and Hearts ruled against extending it as they have other players who can fit into the position.

The former Watford star is reported to be currently in talks with St. Partick Thistle who are bent on signing him as a replacement for their Ghanaian skipper Abdul Osman who is expected to leave.

He has previously featured for Ajax, Dundee United, Carlisle United and St. Partick Thistle on loan.