Yiadom, 24, joins the club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak.

Although discussions were held to extend his stay with the Accra-based side, the former WAFA defender ultimately declined the offer, choosing to pursue a new challenge abroad.

During his stint with Hearts of Oak, Yiadom featured in 18 Ghana Premier League matches and contributed one assist.

He also had a loan spell with Ukrainian side Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih last season, but found limited opportunities, which led to his return to Hearts for the 2024/25 campaign.

Hapoel Kfar Saba, who finished seventh in the Israeli Leumit League last season, are targeting a stronger push in the upcoming campaign.

Yiadom is expected to play a key role in their quest for promotion to the Israeli Premier League.

The Ghana Premier League side confirmed the transfer on Wednesday.

Hearts of Oak’s statement said, “Konadu Yiadom has been transferred to Kryvbas Football Club in Ukraine.”

The Rainbow club added, “Let’s wish him all the best, Phobians.”

Konadu Yiadom joined Hearts of Oak from West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) at the start of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season.

The 23-year-old former WAFA captain featured in 18 league games, scoring one goal in those matches.

He also scored the only goal in Hearts of Oak’s 1-0 win over AS Real de Bamako in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.

Despite these performances, Yiadom’s displays have come under scrutiny for not showing the strong and towering performances he displayed at WAFA.

He was part of the Black Galaxies team that featured in the CHAN tournament in Morocco.

The 2022 MTN FA cup champions signed the lanky centre-back from relegated West Africa Football Club (WAFA SC).

On Tuesday evening, Hearts of Oak unveiled Konadu Yiadom.

”He passionately walks in gallantly as every family member will always do. Welcome home @YiadomKonadu5.

”Let’s make history together,” an official club statement from the Phobians said on Tuesday.

Speaking to the club website, the Black Galaxies defender remarked that he joined the team because it is the best in the local league.

“I chose the best team in our league because I have to achieve my career ambitions,” he said.

“This is where the aim will be most fulfilled. It’s a dream come true,” the highly-rated defender added.

Konadu Yiadom is in contention to start for Hearts of Oak on the opening weekend of the new Ghana Premier League against Aduana Stars on Sunday at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

Hearts of Oak reportedly completed the signing of the highly rated center-back ahead of the new 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season.

According to the reports, Konadu signed a three-year deal with the Phobians, who will represent the country in the CAF Confederations Cup this season.

However, Salam confirmed just a day after the transfer deadline has passed that Hearts of Oak failed to register Yiadom for the upcoming season.

According to him, the Phobians failed to make full payment of the agreed fee for the player’s services, thus, leading to the decision not to release him for registration.

Board member of Hearts of Oak, Vincent Sowah Odotei, in a rebuttal to the issues claimed Salaam is greedy and that’s why he is behaving as such.

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In response to the allegation, Salam reacted to Sowah Odotei’s claims and vowed not to allow the center-back to play for Hearts.

“I am shocked that Odotei will call me greedy. Calling me by names. I am not greedy. Does Odotei know about football? And he is there calling me greedy,” Salaam told Asempa FM on the Ultimate Sports Show

“Odotei should quit football. He doesn’t understand football. Today he is calling me greedy. He should go and do his politics. I am sorry for Odotei.

“This boy (Konadu Yiadom) will not play for Hearts of Oak,” he added.

Yiadom was outstanding for WAFA SC in the Ghana Premier League last term having won seven man-of-the-match awards.

He is presently in Austria with the Black Galaxies for a four-nation international tournament.

Konadu last week completed his move to the Phobian Club.

However, the agent of Konadu, Joe Abu Salam claims that Asante Kotoko were willing to pay any amount for the talented centre-back, but he chose the Phobians instead, and he now regrets his decision.

Speaking on Asempa FM, the football administrator and player agent denied that Hearts of Oak had completed a three-year deal for the defender, claiming that no agreement had been reached because the Phobians lacked funds.

“I regret not giving Konadu Yoiadom to Asante Kotoko,” he said on the Ultimate Sports Show.

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“Everything shows I made a mistake. I really regret and should have taken the money from Asante Kotoko. [Kotoko Chief Execuitve] Nana Yaw even told me Hearts of Oak have no money to pay the boy,” he added.

The 22-year-old had a fantastic season with the Academy Boys, appearing in almost every match and scoring one goal.

Hearts of Oak will represent the country in the CAF Confederations Cup in the 2022/23 season.

The MTN FA Cup winners will also begin their 2022/23 Ghana Premier League with an away game against Aduana Stars.