Hearts Stand Firm on Rogers Mato Pre-Contract as Vardar Claims Kansas City Bid Accepted
Conflicting club statements leave his summer status versus an immediate MLS transfer unresolved.
Overview
- Heart of Midlothian say the Uganda forward has signed a three-year pre-contract to join as a free agent in July.
- Vardar state they have accepted a £870,000 (€1m) offer from Kansas City and that a move depends on the player agreeing personal terms.
- Vardar’s announcement outlines proposed pay of about £35,000 per month plus bonuses and a 20% payment to former club Brera Strumica.
- Hearts reiterate confidence in their agreement, while neither the player nor the MLS club has issued a confirming statement.
- Mato has 15 goals and two assists in 17 appearances for Vardar this season and recently scored for Uganda at the Africa Cup of Nations.