Hearts sign former Rangers winger Barrie McKay

Former Rangers winger Barrie McKay is back in Scottish football after signing a two-year deal with Hearts.

The 26-year old was a free agent after leaving Swansea City at the end of last season.

McKay left Ibrox in 2017 to move to Nottingham Forest before heading to Wales a year later.

The Scotland cap spent one season as a regular at the Liberty stadium before spending 18 months on loan at League One side Fleetwood Town.

Manager Robbie Neilson told the official club website: “I’m delighted that we’ve managed to get Barrie in and signed.

“I’m sure a lot of people will remember his qualities from his previous spell in Scottish football; quick, direct, dynamic and capable of moments of magic.

“To bring those talents to Hearts, where we now have considerable depth in our attacking options, is a real boost and I’m really looking forward to working with Barrie.”

Sporting director Joe Savage said: “We beat off interest from near, in fact very near, and afar to get Barrie’s signature and we’re very happy to have done so.

“Barrie is an exciting player and one I am sure will light up Tynecastle when he takes to the pitch.

“This window has been testament to the strength of our recruitment department and once again I must thank everyone who was involved.

“We have, in our opinion, built up a squad capable of challenging at the top end of the table and I hope that we continue our good start in the weeks to come.”

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