Done Deal: Hearts Beat Celtic And Rangers To Sign Sieben Dewaele In €3m Coup
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – Heart of Midlothian have pulled off one of the most significant transfer coups in recent memory, fighting off fierce competition from both Celtic and Rangers to secure the signature of highly-rated Belgian midfielder Sieben Dewaele from SK Beveren. The clubs have agreed a €3 million transfer fee, and the 2025/26 Challenger Pro League winner has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Tynecastle. He will travel to Edinburgh next week to be officially unveiled as a Hearts player.
The race for Dewaele’s signature went down to the wire, with both Glasgow giants making strong overtures in a bid to bring him north of the border. But Hearts’ ambition, project, and clear pathway to regular first-team football ultimately won the day — a massive statement of intent from Wouter Vrancken’s side as they look to mount a genuine title challenge this season.
Dewaele arrives in the capital fresh from a spectacular campaign in Belgium. He was a central figure as SK Beveren stormed to the Belgian First Division B / Challenger Pro League title in 2025/26, producing a string of commanding midfield performances that caught the eye of scouts across Europe. Composed, technically excellent, and capable of dictating the tempo of a match, he has established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in Belgian football.
“To beat off two clubs of the stature of Celtic and Rangers shows exactly what we are building here,” a Hearts source confirmed. “Sieben is a player of immense quality — he showed last season he is a winner, and he fits exactly the profile we want. This is a massive signing for this football club.”
Dewaele will link up with his new team-mates next week and could be in line for an immediate debut. For Hearts supporters, it is further proof that their club is not just competing with the Old Firm — but winning the battles for the very best talent.
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