SPFL Championship leaders Hearts have added to their squad by signing central midfielder Kenny Anderson after agreeing a nominal fee with Dutch second-tier club RKC Waalwijk.
The 22-year-old, who has a Scottish father, has signed a deal at Tynecastle until summer 2016.
Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson told the club website: “He’s a quality player, one who I believe will slot right into our side.
“I feel we will get the best out of him.”
Anderson, who can play either in central defence or midfield, has made 17 appearances for RKC this season, scoring four goals. His contract with RKC was due to end this summer and talks over a new deal had reached an impasse.
RKC managing director Remco Oversier told his club website: “The transfer fee we receive for Kenny also contributes to the survival of RKC Waalwijk. We’ll miss Kenny as a person and a player, but we are proud that we can transfer a product of our own youth system to such a great club as Heart of Midlothian.”
Meanwhile, Hearts have announced that director Robert Wilson has stepped down from the club’s Board of Directors due to health reasons.
Hearts owner Ann Budge told the official Hearts website that it was with much regret she was announcing Mr Wilson’s decision.
“On a personal note, I cannot thank Robert enough for his un-wavering support. I am pleased to say that he has agreed to continue to be “my sounding board”, on an as-needed basis and to the extent that his health allows.”
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