Scottish soccer membership Hearts have made an thrilling addition to their squad by signing Jamaican defender Dexter Lembikisa on mortgage from Premier League aspect Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) till the tip of the present season.
Lembikisa, a 20-year-old right-back, had beforehand spent the primary half of the season on mortgage at Rotherham United within the English Championship, the place he made 27 appearances. His spectacular performances there have caught the eye of Hearts.
Having made his debut for Wolves final season, Lembikisa has additionally featured 4 instances for the Premier League membership. His speedy growth and constant performances led him to earn 14 worldwide caps for Jamaica.
Expressed his satisfaction
Hearts’ Head Coach, Steven Naismith, expressed his satisfaction with the early acquisition of Dexter Lembikisa, stating, “His development over the previous yr has been large. He’s performed the primary half of this season at a excessive stage down south, and he’s additionally grow to be a daily on the worldwide scene for Jamaica. We’re assured he can come to Hearts and make an influence over the following 5 months.”
This signing strengthens Hearts’ choices at right-back, a key place in soccer, as they goal to bolster their squad for the rest of the season. Presently, Australian worldwide Nathanial Atkinson is unavailable attributable to his commitments on the Asian Cup, whereas Odel Offiah has returned to his father or mother membership, Brighton.
Lembikisa’s arrival at Hearts marks the membership’s first signing of the January switch window and has created pleasure among the many followers and inside the workforce. Hearts will look to harness his abilities and contributions as they proceed their marketing campaign in Scottish soccer.
