Hearts manager Robbie Neilson wants to add even more players to his squad in the transfer window's final week.
German midfielder Orestis Kiomourtzoglou was unveiled to supporters prior to their 3-2 Premiership win over St Johnstone at Tynecastle. He has arrived from Dutch side Heracles Almelo BV – subject to international clearance and visa approval – on a three-year-deal for an undisclosed fee. It's been a busy summer of incomings at Hearts but Neilson says there's a couple more additions still to be made, with Europa Conference League group stage football starting next month.
He said: "I’m delighted we’ve managed to get Orestis in on a permanent deal. He’s one we’ve had our eye on for a while so to be able to bring him here ahead of the window closing is great news. He’ll bring a real presence to our midfield and his style of play will be well suited to the system we implement here.
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“We’re building a squad capable of challenging on two fronts – domestically and in Europe – and to have Orestis be a part of it is a big plus.
"We have got Kio in and now we are still looking for another one or two. We know we still need to bring some people in."
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Sporting director Joe Savage said of their latest purchase: “We’ve had to be patient to get him in but we’re all really happy that he’s going to be pulling on the maroon jersey."
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