Hearts have completed the signing of experienced German goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow.
The 33-year-old, who has more than 200 Bundesliga appearances under his belt, has penned a two-year deal Tynecastle Park subject to visa approval, Scottish FA approval and international clearance.
Standing 6’3” tall, Alexander came through the ranks at SC Freiburg, making his senior debut in 2014.
He won back-to-back promotions between 2014 and 2016, firstly on loan at Arminia Bielefeld where he won the 3. Liga, and then back at Freiburg, who he helped to the Bundesliga.
Alexander would spend the next four seasons as Freiburg’s no.1 in the German top flight before a multi-million-pound move to Hertha Berlin.
After two-years at the Olympiastadion, he would spend a campaign on loan at Schalke 04.
2023 saw a return to Berlin but this time with Union, where he was part of the squad that took part in the club’s first ever UEFA Champions League campaign.
A free agent following his departure from Union Berlin during the summer, Alexander will now call Gorgie his home as Head Coach Derek McInnes bolsters a goalkeeping department that has been hit hard by injuries in recent times.
