By Patrick Akoto
Hearts Chief Executive Fred Crentsil has hailed the appointment of Mahatma Otoo as the clubââ¬â¢s substantive captain.
Otoo has been handed the armband for his commitments and loyalty to the capital-based club over the years.
The 20-year-old, who is in his fourth season at the club will be required to drive the team to success after a three-year throphy-less seasons.
The clubââ¬â¢s chief insists the club got it right in given the former Sporting Mirren the new role.
ââ¬ÅIt is true that he (Otoo) has been appointed as the substantive captain of the side,â⬠Crentsil said
ââ¬ÅHe has shown beyond every reasonable doubt that his commitment to the club is unquestionable and so we believe he can lead the team to success.
ââ¬ÅA leader with vision and foresight is needed for the success of any team and Mahatma has that in abundance."
Otoo has been in devastating scoring form in the off-season and will be expected to spearhead their title ambitions this term.
Towering defender Osei Bonsu will remain his assistant.