HEARTS have moved to fill the void created by Callum Paterson’s injury by signing Slovenia right-back Andraz Struna.
The 27-year-old becomes Hearts’ second signing in 24 hours after French midfielder Malaury Martin joined on Tuesday.
Struna has signed until the end of the season following a three-year spell with Greek top-flight side PAS Giannina.
He will compete with Liam Smith for the right-back slot after Paterson’s season was ended by a knee injury.
The 25-times capped Slovenia defender told his new club’s official website: “I’m an attacking full-back and I think I’ll be a good fit based on the ideas presented to me by the club and the head coach.
“I like possession football and I understand that is the way Hearts want to play, so I am optimistic.”
Ian Cathro’s squad was earlier boosted by the signing of 28-year-old Martin.
The Frenchman signed a three-and-a-half-year contract after moving from Norwegian side Lillestrom.
The attacking midfielder previously played for Blackpool and Middlesbrough.
The Jambos have also been linked with a loan move for Rangers winger Michael O’Halloran.
O’Halloran has struggled for first team opportunities since joining the club for a £500,000 fee last February.
According to the Daily Record, the Ibrox board are prepared to let the 26-year-old head to Tynecastle, despite Hearts being close rivals in the Premiership table.
Ross County, Motherwell and O’Halloran’s former club St Johnstone are also interested in O’Halloran.
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