Hearts announce Christophe Berra as new club captain

Hearts have confirmed that new signing Christophe Berra has taken over the mantle of club captain.

Christophe Berra is the new club captain at Hearts. Pic: SNS

Berra, 32, returned to Tynecastle yesterday following his release from Ipswich and signed a three-year deal. He also skippered the club during his first spell at Hearts.

The Scotland international defender takes over from American midfielder Perry Kitchen, who was club captain last season.