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Alan Galindo

Esmael Goncalves completes Livingston transfer as ex-Hearts star returns to Scottish football

Esmael Goncalves has completed his move to Livingston.

The former Hearts and St Mirren star has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the option of a third at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

David Martindale has handed his new recruit the No10 shirt following his arrival from Sheikh Russel FC.

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On his new signing, the Livingston boss told the club website: “I’m really happy to get this one over the line.

"I was alerted to Esma’s availability a few weeks ago and after some due diligence, I arranged for Esma to fly over and have a look at the club last week.

“I had a very enjoyable chat about football with Esma and knew he would be a good fit for our club.

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"He hasn’t played a lot of football of late but I feel we can afford him that opportunity.

“Esma can play anywhere across the front 3 but was more predominantly used as a number 9 in his previous spells in Scotland.

“He knows the league well and likes the physicality the Scottish league will throw at him and has an eye for a goal

“I’m confident that Esma, once up-to-speed, will prove to be a valuable member of the first-team squad.”

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