HEARTS have agreed a deal to sign Portuguese forward Claudio Braga from Norwegian club Aalesunds FK for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old will move to Tynecastle on a three-year contract, subject to approval from the Scottish Football Association.

Braga scored 14 goals in 41 appearances for Aalesunds, having joined from fellow Norwegian side Moss last year.

After spending time in the youth systems at Boavista and Rio Ave, he began his career in the lower leagues of Portuguese football before moving to Norway in 2022.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes told his club’s website: “Claudio was one of our top targets so to be able to bring him in is fantastic.

“What’s impressed me in my conversations with Claudio is his attitude and his determination to improve as a player and improve the team.

“There is great potential there but also exceptional ability. He is a technically gifted player, he’s got a goalscoring pedigree but is also versatile and can play across the front.”