Hearts chief defends Shankland's break clause amid Rangers move
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Hearts sporting director Graeme Jones has addressed the decision to grant striker Lawrence Shankland a break clause in his contract as he prepares to join Rangers. Jones emphasized the club's focus on evolving its squad despite the departure of Shankland, who has been a key figure for the team. The move marks a significant transition for Hearts as they look to restructure their lineup for the upcoming season.
- •Graeme Jones defends the decision regarding Lawrence Shankland's contract
- •Shankland is set to join Rangers
- •Hearts aims to evolve its team dynamics
- •The move indicates a shift in Hearts' approach for the next season
"Sporting director Graeme Jones has defended Hearts' decision to allow Rangers-bound striker Lawrence Shankland a break clause as he looked forward to the team's evolution without their talismanic captain.
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