Wouter Vrancken set to take over as Hearts head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Wouter Vrancken is close to being appointed as the new head coach of Heart of Midlothian after leaving Belgian club St Truiden, where he secured a third-place finish in the Pro League this summer. Other candidates interviewed included Maarten Martens and Rene Hake. Additionally, Hearts are in discussions with Lyon regarding a transfer for forward Claudio Braga, expecting a fee between £8m-£10m. Meanwhile, the club has also expressed interest in Zwolle striker Koen Kostons and is in talks about a potential transfer for defender Michael Steinwender to Bochum.
- •Wouter Vrancken interviewed for Hearts head coach role
- •Hearts expect £8m-£10m for Claudio Braga from Lyon
- •Club interested in Zwolle striker Koen Kostons
- •Michael Steinwender talks ongoing for transfer to Bochum
- •Rangers reportedly seeking £20m for Nicolas Raskin
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip
- 6:33 AMBBC Football — 'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip
"Wouter Vrancken is close to becoming Hearts' new head coach after the former St Truiden 47-year-old was interviewed along with former AZ Alkmaar boss Maarten Martens and Rene Hake, who has previously been on the coaching staff at both Feyenoord and Manchester United. Lyon are in talks with Hearts about forward Claudio Braga, with the Tynecastle club hoping to receive about £8.6m for the 26-year-old Portuguese forward.
"Former St Truiden head coach Wouter Vrancken is tipped to take over at Heart of Midlothian as Lyon are linked with Claudio Braga and Rangers reportedly want £20m for Nicolas Raskin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 6:44 AM'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip
Wouter Vrancken is close to becoming Hearts' new head coach after the former St Truiden 47-year-old was interviewed along with former AZ Alkmaar boss Maarten Martens and Rene Hake, who has previously been on the coaching staff at both Feyenoord and Manchester United. Lyon are in talks with Hearts about forward Claudio Braga, with the Tynecastle club hoping to receive about £8.6m for the 26-year-old Portuguese forward.
- BBC FootballJun 23, 2026, 6:33 AM'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip
Former St Truiden head coach Wouter Vrancken is tipped to take over at Heart of Midlothian as Lyon are linked with Claudio Braga and Rangers reportedly want £20m for Nicolas Raskin.
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