Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the departure of winger Alexandros Kyziridis to Turkish Super Lig newcomers Çorum FK, with multiple reports putting the fee at approximately £1.7m. The club said the move is permanent and subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval.
- Hearts confirmed Kyziridis has joined Çorum FK; transfer is subject to international clearance and SFA approval.
- Media reports place the fee at about £1.7m, though Hearts called the sum undisclosed.
- Kyziridis made 45 appearances for Hearts, scoring six goals and earning his first Greece cap.
What is confirmed
Hearts issued a club statement confirming Kyziridis has left Tynecastle to join Çorum FK. The 25-year-old Greek international joined Hearts last summer from Slovak side Zemplín Michalovce and made 45 appearances in maroon, scoring six goals and providing assists during his time at the club.
Reports from the BBC and Scottish media state the transfer fee is understood to be around £1.7m, and that Çorum say Kyziridis has signed a three-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. The club’s announcement made clear the move remains subject to the usual clearance processes.
Player and club context
Kyziridis arrived at Hearts on a free transfer last summer and won his first Greece cap during his time at Tynecastle. His attacking contributions — reported across sources as six goals and double‑figure assists in the 45 appearances cited — made him a regular in the squad under the previous regime.
For Çorum, the signing forms part of their recruitment after promotion to the Turkish Super Lig for the first time. Local and national outlets report the club view Kyziridis as an addition to help them prepare for the higher level of competition.
Why the move matters for Hearts
If the reported fee is accurate, the transaction represents a significant profit on a player acquired on a free transfer and is described in Scottish reporting as the club’s first seven‑figure sale under the current ownership era. Several Scottish outlets place Kyziridis’s departure within a broader sequence of outgoings from Hearts this summer, noting other first‑team exits and ongoing interest in other squad members.
Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken was quoted by BBC Scotland after the club’s 4-0 win over Dundee United saying the deal was good for both club and player; the club emphasised it will now focus on the players who remain at Tynecastle.
How this affects Kyziridis and Çorum
For Kyziridis, the move offers a step into a new league and a club beginning its first Super Lig campaign. Reports indicate Çorum have offered a multi‑year contract; Scottish outlets and the BBC report the length as three years with an option for another 12 months. Çorum’s recruitment drive is consistent with newly promoted teams strengthening their squads ahead of a higher competitive standard.
What comes next
- Formal completion: Both clubs have noted the transfer is subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval; final paperwork and registration will complete the move.
- Squad implications for Hearts: The club will continue to manage further potential departures and replacements this summer, with Scottish reporting naming other players who have attracted interest elsewhere.
- Integration at Çorum: Kyziridis will need to adapt to a new league and environment; Çorum’s season preparations will indicate how quickly he is expected to contribute on the pitch.
Timeline of reporting
- Sunday: Media outlets including the BBC reported Hearts had agreed terms for Kyziridis to move to a Turkish club for about £1.7m.
- Later the same day: Hearts confirmed in a statement that Kyziridis had moved to Çorum FK on a permanent basis, with the transfer described as subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval.
- Follow‑up: Scottish titles and national outlets provided detail on Kyziridis’s appearances and national team involvement, and reported Çorum’s confirmation of a multi‑year contract.
What the sources say — direct phrases from reporting
“Alexandros Kyziridis has left Hearts to join Turkish side Çorum FK.”
“The winger makes a permanent move to the Super Lig outfit for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval.”
Practical implications for readers
Supporters tracking Hearts’ summer business should treat the reported fee as the figure cited by multiple outlets rather than an official club disclosure of the sum. Fans of Çorum will watch how quickly Kyziridis is registered and available for selection once clearances are processed.
Outstanding details and discrepancies
Sources consistently agree on the destination club (Çorum/Corum FK), the player’s past season statistics reported as 45 appearances with six goals, and that the move is subject to clearance. Media reports uniformly state the fee as around £1.7m, but Hearts’ official statement describes the fee as undisclosed; the precise contractual terms and financial details have not been published by the club.
Key takeaways
- Hearts have confirmed Alexandros Kyziridis has joined Çorum FK; the move awaits international clearance and Scottish FA approval.
- Multiple outlets report the fee as approximately £1.7m — a significant profit on a player signed for free last summer.
- Kyziridis made 45 appearances for Hearts, scoring six goals and winning his first Greece cap while at the club.