Hearts Agree to Sell Alexandros Kyziridis to Turkish Club for £1.7m
Heart of Midlothian has reached an agreement to transfer Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis to an undisclosed Turkish club for a fee estimated at £1.7 million.
The 25-year-old player joined Hearts last summer from Slovakian team Zemplin Michalovce, signing a three-year contract. Throughout the summer, he garnered interest from several clubs.
Kyziridis made a strong impression early in his tenure at Hearts, becoming a vital attacking figure under head coach Derek McInnes as the team aimed for a historic league title. Over the course of 42 appearances, he netted six goals and provided 11 assists, also earning his first international cap in a friendly match against Italy this summer.
Recently, Kyziridis played against Benfica in Lisbon but will now head to Turkey to finalize the details of his transfer. Hearts have utilized data-driven recruitment strategies in their recent signings, bringing in players such as Josh McPake and Calvin Miller, who have filled similar roles this season.
Heart of Midlothian have agreed a deal to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to an unnamed Turkish club for a fee of around £1.7m.
The 25-year-old joined the Tynecastle club last summer from Slovakian outfit Zemplin Michalovce, signing a three-year contract, and has been attracting interest from a number of clubs over the summer.
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Kyziridis impressed early on at Hearts as a key attacking player under head coach Derek McInnes as they went close to clinching a historic league title.
He scored six goals and recorded 11 assists in 42 appearances and made his international debut in a friendly against Italy this summer.
Kyziridis played in Lisbon against Benfica last week but will now travel to Turkey to finalise his move.
Under Hearts data-orientated recruitment partner Jamestown Analytics, Josh McPake and Calvin Miller – who has played a prominent role in the early part of this season – have been signed in a similar position this summer.
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