Musa Drammeh completes Hearts transfer as former Sevilla prospect signs on

Hearts have completed the signing of Gambian forward Musa Drammeh, who was a free agent.

The 22-year-old had been seen as a prospect at Sevilla and had been operating in their B team in the lower leagues of Spanish football. But his contract expired without being renewed and he moved on in recent days in search of a new club as a free agent.

That club is Hearts as he becomes Steven Naismith's latest signings on a free transfer. They've already added a number of players - Blair Spittal, James Penrice, Ryan Fulton and Daniel Oyegoke - but the manager wanted something extra in the final third, and hopes Drammeh will provide it. He can play as a central striker but also on either wing and scored ten goals in the Spanish fourth tier last season.

Upon confirmation of the deal, Naismith told the club's website: "Musa is an exciting young talent with loads of positive attributes.

“He’s quick, physical and direct, and he’ll offer us something different going forward.

“He’s got a real appetite to learn and we believe we can help develop him into a top player.

“We’ve got real competition in our forward areas now and the experience in there is something Musa will be able to lean on, which will allow him time to settle.

“I’m sure he’ll fit into our group really well and I’m looking forward to working with him.”