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Hearts sign defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:39 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Hearts sign defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City

Summary

Hearts have signed Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old defender has agreed to a four-year contract following his role in helping York win the National League title last season. Fagan-Walcott previously played for Tottenham Hotspur and appeared in the Champions League. His transfer comes shortly after head coach Derek McInnes departed for Rangers. This move marks Hearts' fifth signing of the summer.

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By the Numbers

•Malachi Fagan-Walcott joins Hearts after playing for York City.
•He has signed a four-year contract with the club.
•Fagan-Walcott previously played for Tottenham and Dundee.
•He contributed to York City's National League title last season.
•This is Hearts' fifth signing during the summer transfer window.

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4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Hearts buy Fagan-Walcott from York

What they're saying

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Hearts have signed former Dundee and Dunfermline Athletic defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old, who has agreed a four-year contract, was at the time Tottenham Hotspur's youngest-ever player when he made his debut in the Champions League round of 16 defeat by RB Leipzig in 2020. Overall, Fagan-Walcott has scored 14 times in 79 games for the club he joined nearly two years ago from Cardiff City.
— Yahoo Sports

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