Hearts Sign Spanish Striker

Hearts today made their third major signing of the summer when Spanish striker Juanma Delgado confirmed the recent rumours that he would signing for the Gorgie club by signing a three year deal for the Ladbrokes Premiership newcomers. The 24-year-old, who was the top scorer at Greek side AEL Kalloni last season, joined his new teammates for pre-season training this afternoon, and Head Coach Robbie was delighted to secure the services of the 6ft 2″ attacker.

“We thought the deal was going to get done a few weeks ago and we had some issues with the contractual situation in Greece, but we finally got it over the line. Craig Levein and Juanma’s agent did a lot of work on it.” Neilson told the official Hearts website.

“He’ll be a big asset for us. He brings physicality and he’ll hopefully bring goals as well. He‘s a good player, technically very good, great in the air, and has good link-up play. And he’s a great character, so I’m pleased to get him.”

Juanma told the Hearts website “I’m very happy to be here and very anxious to get started. The facilities are great. It’s a big club and I can see that now. I’ve been particularly impressed by the family feeling at the club and that was apparent from the moment that I arrived.

“I want to contribute as much as possible to the team and score goals. I try not to speak about my own strong points, that’s for other people to judge. But I’m 100% with the staff and players here and I’ll give them everything that they demand of me”