Rangers sign Lawrence Shankland from Hearts ahead of transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Rangers have signed Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland on a two-year contract with an option for another year, following a break clause in his previous deal. The transfer will finalize on June 15, when the transfer window opens. Shankland, a proven scorer, netted 88 goals in 171 appearances for Hearts and finished as the club's top scorer each season. Concerns have been raised regarding potential undisclosed fees, despite the transfer being described as free by both clubs.
- •Shankland scored 16 goals for Hearts last season.
- •Rangers coach Danny Röhl aims to restore the team's competitive edge.
- •The transfer involves undisclosed terms between the two clubs.
- •Shankland is a boyhood supporter of Rangers.
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"Rangers have signed Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months, after activating a break clause buried inside the three-year contract he had only signe...
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