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Ross Pilcher

Barrie McKay pens new Hearts contract as winger is rewarded for excellent form in maroon

Barrie McKay has put pen to paper on anew Hearts contract.

The in-form winger has been rewarded for his fine season in maroon so far and committed his future to the Tynecastle club until 2025.

The former Rangers man has provided nine assists for the Jambos this term and scored two goals in his last two games.

Robbie Neilson admits he's delighted to get McKay tied down after talks over a new deal began just last week.

The 27-year-old joins Craig Gordon, Craig Halkett, Stephen Kingsley, Andy Halliday and Michael Smith in prolonging his stay in Gorgie this season.

Neilson said: "I’m really pleased to get this deal done. It’s a real boost for everyone to have Barrie commit his future to the club.

"I knew what we were getting in Barrie when he joined us and he hasn’t disappointed.

"He seems to get better and better as the weeks go on, so to have him happy, settled and enjoying his football is brilliant.

"I’m excited to see where he can take his game to, and I’m just happy that he’ll be doing it in a maroon shirt."

Sporting director Joe Savage added: "I think it’s a real statement of intent from all parties that Barrie has signed a long-term deal with the club.

"We want to keep our best players and challenge at the highest level possible, and to have someone of Barrie’s pedigree decide that this is the place where he wants to play his football speaks volumes about where the club is and where its going."

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