Less than 24-hours after Hearts announced a pre-contract deal to sign Ugandan international Rogers Mato, his club FK Vardar claim they have agreed to sell the player to MLS club Sporting Kansas City.
On Tuesday, Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts confirmed the forward would move to Tynecastle Park in the summer, following the expiration of his contract with the North Macedonian club.
However, on Wednesday, Vardar announced they accepted a $1m bid from the MLS side documents they claim prove the deal is legitimate.
A Hearts spokesperson told Sky Sports News: “We have a signed agreement with the player and are relaxed about the situation.”
Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City confirmed to Sky Sports News that they were exploring a deal for Mato, however, are aware he has signed a pre-contract with Hearts and expect him to move to the Scottish club.
It is believed the documents released by Vardar predate Mato’s agreement with Hearts.
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