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Alan Galindo

Connor Smith agrees new Hearts deal as Robbie Neilson hails 'great prospect'

Connor Smith has agreed a new contract at Hearts.

The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer of 2023.

The midfielder returns to Tynecastle following a successful loan spell at Queen's Park.

He helped the Spiders gain promotion to the Scottish Championship via the play-offs and featured 38 times.

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Speaking to heartsfc.co.uk after penning his new deal, Connor said: "I'm delighted to get this signed.

"I had a really enjoyable time with Queen's Park last season getting the club promoted, and I'm excited to kick on now for Hearts."

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson added: "We're very happy to get Connor tied down.

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"He had a really impressive loan at Queen's Park, being part of a successful team that made it to the Championship.

"Connor's a great prospect and that experience will have been so beneficial to his development.

"It's another piece of the puzzle as we continue building for the new season."

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