Craig Gordon signs contract extension with Hearts until 2026

Craig Gordon, the 42-year-old goalkeeper and Scottish international, has signed a contract extension with Heart of Midlothian, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2026. Gordon, a club legend, has set multiple records including becoming Hearts' all-time European appearance leader with 30 appearances and recording over 100 clean sheets during his two spells at Tynecastle. He has made over 330 appearances for Hearts and earned 81 caps for Scotland, ranking fourth in the country's all-time appearance list. Reflecting on his career, Gordon expressed pride and gratitude for the chance to continue playing for the club he joined in 1999, emphasizing his determination to improve in the new season. He is also motivated to contribute to the club's resurgence under new manager Derek McInnes. Gordon described the upcoming season as "another chance to achieve" and committed to helping Hearts return to their desired status.