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Hearts FC Signs Rising Star Jordi Altena for £800K

12/30/2025

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Hearts FC has signed 22-year-old right-back Jordi Altena from RKC Waalwijk for up to £800,000.
Altena previously played as a midfielder and posted 12 goal contributions in 23 games.
His performances earned a contract extension with RKC Waalwijk before Hearts completed the transfer.
Altena is set to debut on January 1 against Livingston.
Derek McInnes, Hearts coach, confirmed Islam Chesnokov will join soon, and Hearts plans to strengthen in January.

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Hearts FC has signed 22-year-old right-back Jordi Altena from RKC Waalwijk for up to £800,000.
Altena previously played as a midfielder and posted 12 goal contributions in 23 games.
His performances earned a contract extension with RKC Waalwijk before Hearts completed the transfer.
Altena is set to debut on January 1 against Livingston.
Derek McInnes, Hearts coach, confirmed Islam Chesnokov will join soon, and Hearts plans to strengthen in January.