Kenny Anderson leaves Hearts by mutual consent

Hearts have released midfielder Kenny Anderson after 11 months at Tynecastle. The Dutchman left by mutual consent today and is now free to find a new club.

Anderson, whose father is Scottish, arrived on an 18-month contract from RKC Waalwijk last February and marked his Hearts debut with a goal in a 3-2 win at Livingston. However, he fell out of head coach Robbie Neilson’s plans after promotion to the Scottish Premiership was secured last May.

The 23-year-old was told during the summer that he was surplus to requirements and free to find a new club. He briefly trained at Livingston before returning to Hearts and has now been freed to continue his career elsewhere.

A brief statement on the Hearts website read: “Kenny Anderson has left Heart of Midlothian Football Club by mutual consent. The Dutch midfielder signed for the Jambos last February and made nine appearances in a maroon jersey, scoring one goal. The club thanks Kenny for his efforts and wishes him all the best in the future.”