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Malachi Fagan-Walcott reflects on Champions League journey with Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:22 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Malachi Fagan-Walcott reflects on Champions League journey with Hearts

Summary

Malachi Fagan-Walcott expressed excitement about playing in a Champions League qualifier with Hearts after helping York City win the National League. He called the transition from the National League to the Champions League surreal. Fagan-Walcott has been speaking with former Hearts players who encouraged him to join, highlighting the club's ambitions and the appeal of playing in front of larger crowds. The transfer from Tottenham Hotspur was finalized for an undisclosed fee.

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By the Numbers

•Fagan-Walcott describes his move to Hearts as surreal
•Transitioning from National League to a Champions League qualifier
•Signed from Tottenham Hotspur, details of fee undisclosed
•Excited to play in front of larger crowds than at York City
•Spoke with former players who endorsed the Hearts club

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8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Fagan-Walcott's 'surreal' rise from National League to Champions League

What they're saying

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Malachi Fagan-Walcott finds it "surreal" that he will be playing a Champions League qualifier with Hearts within a few months of helping York City win England's National League. "I spoke to Daniel Oyegoke and Malachi Boateng," the Englishman told Hearts TV. "You go from National League to Champions League qualifier in the space of a couple of months, it sounds surreal."
— Yahoo Sports

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