jamboinglasgow Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kenneth-vargas-finalising-hearts-transfer-32167734 Vargas' dad confirming that he is finalizing signing permanently for Hearts. Also that Vargas is loving being here despite the cold and being away from his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kenneth-vargas-finalising-hearts-transfer-32167734 Vargas' dad confirming that he is finalizing signing permanently for Hearts. Also that Vargas is loving being here despite the cold and being away from his family Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I was hoping we would get Kenny signed up.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Has to be a 4 year deal for me. We've seen what he's capable of and the potential he has. Puts us in a very strong position if he were to develop into a top player over the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam11 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 This has been played really well by Hearts. The initial loan gave us the safety net in case things didn’t work out, and now they have we’ll get him permanently at a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Another shrewd piece of business. Wee try before we buy and it's paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Legend in the making. All the signs are there. He obviously loving it here so get the deal done. 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Keep the projects coming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeDiouf Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Excellent news. As long a deal as possible please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Long deal please. He's going to be a superstar, can feel it in my bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Apart from Shankland he’s the player who I’d most like to tie down. It’s taken a while for his confidence to get up and he’s a bit raw but I think he’s going to be absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Give him free rein against the vermin, I can see him absolutely terrorising that shower. Hat trick each for him and shanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Great news, long deal please. Wonder if getting a permanent deal makes it easier to get his kid across. Maybe help him settle even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 24 minutes ago, sac said: Give him free rein against the vermin, I can see him absolutely terrorising that shower. Hat trick each for him and shanks. Im calling a red card for a cynical foul on young Kenneth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droid Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 He seems a real good egg does our Kenneth. Apart from his obvious footballing abilities, loving the Hearts, always has a smile on his face, sending money back home so his dad can retire early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Hope he can get his family over and properly settle, which I suspect he might be able to do given the security of a long term deal. I think the turning point was the dive against St J. Perhaps got a stern telling off and a we don't do that here. Seems to have fully gotten it since then. Exciting prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 If we can get a few good years from him, I can see him having a big money move to a European team. Win win all round - but only after we’ve won some cups …… and maybe the league!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, jamboinglasgow said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kenneth-vargas-finalising-hearts-transfer-32167734 Vargas' dad confirming that he is finalizing signing permanently for Hearts. Also that Vargas is loving being here despite the cold and being away from his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithian Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Vargas was a great move. With him and Dexter, Hearts have two contributors right now from CONCACAF. Hopefully that becomes a zone this recruitment staff is comfortable in. Can't say I follow Central America closely, but there are players down there and they're in the price range Hearts can afford. You see larger clubs striking up partnerships around the globe. I know Hearts had some Houston, TX conversation under Levein but I think that perished with how his time ended. I wonder as the Hearts off pitch situation continues to improve if they may try to strike up partnerships in Japan or Central America to help find lower profile talents like Vargas. Call up George Brown at Monterrey! Edinburgh is a world class, international city. Hearts should be ambitious. We're not trying to recruit players to a humble small city that, while a joy to live in, would be a different world for players from other parts of the globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 7 minutes ago, Smithian said: Vargas was a great move. With him and Dexter, Hearts have two contributors right now from CONCACAF. Hopefully that becomes a zone this recruitment staff is comfortable in. Can't say I follow Central America closely, but there are players down there and they're in the price range Hearts can afford. You see larger clubs striking up partnerships around the globe. I know Hearts had some Houston, TX conversation under Levein but I think that perished with how his time ended. I wonder as the Hearts off pitch situation continues to improve if they may try to strike up partnerships in Japan or Central America to help find lower profile talents like Vargas. Call up George Brown at Monterrey! Edinburgh is a world class, international city. Hearts should be ambitious. We're not trying to recruit players to a humble small city that, while a joy to live in, would be a different world for players from other parts of the globe. There’s certainly no lack of aggression in the South and Central American leagues. I think attacking players from that part of the world should mostly be used to rough defenders and hard graft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Only going to get better next season. Good business for Hearts to get done. Long deal should be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Delighted with this news - think this lad is only going to get better and better! Costa Kenny 👑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Success stories can only help further projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 This news makes me happy 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 That touch and finish vs Motherwell btw, the touch was outstanding 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 He’s totally started to come out his shell. That over head volley he did that hit the post. Don’t know why but he reminds me of Ronaldo. Looking wise. If he eventually plays like him I’ll be well happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar jambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 9 hours ago, Vlad Magic said: Legend in the making. All the signs are there. He obviously loving it here so get the deal done. 4 years. A 5 million plus player next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Aussie Jambo said: He’s totally started to come out his shell. That over head volley he did that hit the post. Don’t know why but he reminds me of Ronaldo. Looking wise. If he eventually plays like him I’ll be well happy. Goal of the season if that went in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 5 goals in 20 odd appearances is a good return for a 21 year old this early into a new challenge. He's only going to improve as well. Long term deal and then sell him on for millions to the Spanish leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 28 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Goal of the season if that went in Aye. 100%. But the goal he scored. Damn. One touch that brings the ball down then boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 32 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: 5 goals in 20 odd appearances is a good return for a 21 year old this early into a new challenge. He's only going to improve as well. Long term deal and then sell him on for millions to the Spanish leagues. He has currently scored 5 goals in his last 9 appearances. That is a great run of form and suggests he is adapting to Scottish football which can only get better. Also noticed there has been only once when he has been in the matchday squad (starting or on the bench) where he has not played, in all competitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Success stories can only help further projects True, maybe Kenny has a few talented footballing mates back in Costa Rica who'd like to join him in Edinburgh. You can see how the Aussie connection is working for us, we now have 4 Aussies in our first team squad and none of them are fillers. All 4 could hold down a starting place easily, some like Cammy hit the ground running straight away, others have taken time to acclimatise, but there is not one you could say is a failure and shouldn't be near our first team. Our recruitment team will be well aware of those markets, whether Australia, Far East, Central America etc where players ultimate ambition is to make it to a big European league, and Hearts is a potential stepping stone. Bring in young players from those leagues and you have players who are hungry to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Will score in every round of the cup as we lift the trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 7 hours ago, jamboinglasgow said: He has currently scored 5 goals in his last 9 appearances. That is a great run of form and suggests he is adapting to Scottish football which can only get better. Also noticed there has been only once when he has been in the matchday squad (starting or on the bench) where he has not played, in all competitions. Think that’s the important stat and you can see it in his game that something has clicked. Not forgetting those 5 goals could easily have been more. Hopefully his dads online business takes off and he is here for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Shree or Phwoar Year Deal? The work ethic he has shown and the general overall life chance he has taken in moving here without his wife/child and not knowing any English really also shows something about the young man himself, and the confidence he has in himself. Nice to see his family are letting him know they are proud of him. I don’t want to make a negative comparison, suffice to say it’s good to see young Scottish players now do the same as opposed to be content to warm benches in Glasgow. Lewis Ferguson has been made captain of Bologna and apparently is attracting interest from some of the really top Italian sides. Good on him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Also when he signs permanently, I hope we do it before the end of the season so he has a home game to see loads of Costa Rican flags around the place and feel the love. Send him away buzzing over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Get his family over here ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 We need to get right behind all new players..they can take many months to settle...this is nothing new...He has always worked his socks off. I'm hoping it's a 4 year deal....I want him to be part of the good seasons ahead...well done lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 5 minutes ago, chrisyboy7 said: Get his family over here ffs I imagine his wages will stretch a lot further over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScandinavianJambo Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 8 hours ago, RobNox said: True, maybe Kenny has a few talented footballing mates back in Costa Rica who'd like to join him in Edinburgh. You can see how the Aussie connection is working for us, we now have 4 Aussies in our first team squad and none of them are fillers. All 4 could hold down a starting place easily, some like Cammy hit the ground running straight away, others have taken time to acclimatise, but there is not one you could say is a failure and shouldn't be near our first team. Our recruitment team will be well aware of those markets, whether Australia, Far East, Central America etc where players ultimate ambition is to make it to a big European league, and Hearts is a potential stepping stone. Bring in young players from those leagues and you have players who are hungry to progress. Good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 There is a lesson in giving new players time to settle. Vargas contributed zero when he came off bench at Easter Road but in a few short weeks he's become a key contributor in the goal scoring stakes. I thought he looked a decent player from the get go but adding goals takes him to a whole new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Happy to trust Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 21 hours ago, Chimp said: Has to be a 4 year deal for me. We've seen what he's capable of and the potential he has. Puts us in a very strong position if he were to develop into a top player over the next few years. It absolutely has to be 4 years. Playing for Hearts normally involves a season of injuries, a season of bad form and then before you know it they have 1 year left on their contract, they don't sign a new contract and we get nowt (financially) from the player, once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Had a good feeling about this lad, even after his cameo debut. His work rate was that of a real grafter, tracking back to make a crucial tackle, his speed and obvious skill. I think we have uncovered a real gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Would be brilliant to get him signed up 3-4 yr deal. Make it happen 🙏🙏🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Happy to trust Naismith. Absolutely. Think Naisy rates him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, TexasAndy said: There is a lesson in giving new players time to settle. Vargas contributed zero when he came off bench at Easter Road but in a few short weeks he's become a key contributor in the goal scoring stakes. I thought he looked a decent player from the get go but adding goals takes him to a whole new level. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 11 minutes ago, innerjambo said: Had a good feeling about this lad, even after his cameo debut. His work rate was that of a real grafter, tracking back to make a crucial tackle, his speed and obvious skill. I think we have uncovered a real gem. Me too, add game intelligence (timing his runs) to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Love how he’s always on his toes ready for even a sniff of a through ball or a break up of play. Hes always ready for something to happen. Hes like a coiled spring ready to burst out. Fantastic attitude and fitness levels. Boys a real star in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, BigAlim said: I imagine his wages will stretch a lot further over there I would imagine family is important for him so they will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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