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BBC News
11 hours ago
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Braga expects 'amazing' experience with Hearts
Claudio Braga thinks "it's going to be amazing" to play for Hearts after his switch from Aalesunds for an undisclosed 25-year-old Portuguese forward has been the Norwegian second-tier side's top scorer for the last three seasons and puts that down to pure hard work."I know the fans love hard workers and I promise that, sometimes I'll fail, sometimes I'll miss, but for sure I'll try my best in every game - that's the secret," he told Hearts' expects plenty of "intensity and aggression" from Scottish Premiership defences but aims to meet fire with highlighting his versatility, he said: "Wherever the coach wants to put me - number 10, front two, or on the wing - I am fine with that."Asked about new head coach Derek McInnes, Braga added: "I felt a lot of interest in me and that helped me be very interested in the club."His move was the result of "a lot of conversations" and he is now relishing the prospect of playing "in front of 20,000 fans at Tynecastle".
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Hearts buy striker Braga from Aalesunds
Claudio Braga has signed for Heart of Midlothian after the Scottish Premiership club paid an undisclosed fee to Aalesunds for the Portuguese 25-year-old, who has agreed a three-year contract, has been the Norwegian side's top scorer for the last three seasons. Describing it as "an exciting signing", Hearts head coach Derek McInnes told his club website: "Claudio was one of our top targets so to be able to bring him in is fantastic."There is great potential there but also exceptional ability. He is a technically gifted player, he's got a goalscoring pedigree but is also versatile and can play across the front." More to follow.
STV News
a day ago
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- STV News
Hearts complete signing of Portuguese striker Claudio Braga
Hearts have announced the signing of 'top target' Claudio Braga as the Tynecastle club continues strengthening the squad for next season. The Portuguese striker has agreed a three-year contract after Hearts negotiated a fee with Norwegian side Aalesunds FK, and he will complete his move when the transfer window officially opens on June 16. Braga has been top scorer at Aalesunds in the past three seasons and has found the net four times in ten games this season. The 25-year-old becomes the fifth signing of the summer, following Elton Kabangu, Alexandros Kyziridis, Christian Borchgrevink and Oisin McEntee in joining new manager Derek McInnes' first team squad. McInnes said the club had signed a player of 'exceptional ability' and whose versatility would add to the team's threat in attack. 'Claudio was one of our top targets so to be able to bring him in is fantastic,' he told the club website. 'What's impressed me in my conversations with Claudio is his attitude and his determination to improve as a player and improve the team. 'There is great potential there but also exceptional ability. He is a technically gifted player, he's got a goalscoring pedigree but is also versatile and can play across the front. 'This is an exciting signing and I have to thank the club for giving us the backing to make this deal happen, and I'm very much looking forward to welcoming Claudio to Hearts when we return for pre-season.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
