Kyziridis exits Hearts for Turkish club Corum

Heart of Midlothian have completed the sale of Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis to Turkish Super Lig side Corum for approximately £1.7 million. The 27-year-old departs Tynecastle after establishing himself as a key attacking player for the Edinburgh club during their recent campaign. Kyziridis made 34 appearances across all competitions for Hearts in the 2023-24 season, contributing significantly to their push for European qualification in the Scottish Premiership.

Kyziridis joined Hearts in 2022 and quickly became a fan favourite at the club, which finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season with 69 points. The Greek international has represented his country with distinction, earning multiple caps and demonstrating the technical ability that attracted Turkish clubs during the transfer window. Corum, competing in Turkey's top division, secured a proven performer in their quest to strengthen their squad for the upcoming campaign. The transfer fee represents a solid return on Hearts' investment in the winger's development over his two-year tenure.

The departure creates an opportunity for Hearts manager Steven Neilson to reshape the attacking options at Tynecastle ahead of their domestic and European commitments. Hearts qualified for European football and will compete in the UEFA Conference League next season, requiring squad depth across multiple competitions. Corum enters a competitive Turkish Super Lig season where maintaining consistency is crucial for challenging the league's established powerhouses. The sale also provides financial flexibility for Hearts to pursue additional recruitment targets to replace Kyziridis's attacking contributions this term.