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Hearts announce that Craig Halkett has signed a pre-contract agreement with the club

Hearts have announced the signing of defender Craig Halkett on a pre-contract.

The Livingston captain will join up with his new team mates in the summer after agreeing a three-year deal with the Tynecastle club .

Manager Craig Levein said he was delighted to get his man – and believes the 23-year-old will develop into an even better player in the coming years.

He said: "I’m delighted that Craig has committed to signing for Hearts .

What will Craig Halkett bring to Hearts? 

“He’s a talented player and, at 23-years-old, is at an age where he can continue to develop and progress.

“This club is the right place for him to do so and I look forward to welcoming him in the summer.”

Halkett has made 36 appearances for Livingston this season, scoring five goals – including one against Hearts in December.

He came through the youth system at Rangers and spent loan spells at Clyde and Berwick Rangers before joining Livingston in 2016.

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