Heart of Midlothian have announced the arrival of French midfielder Tom Renaud, with the 25-year-old penning a four-year contract at Tynecastle Park, subject to visa, Scottish FA approval and international clearance.
Renaud joins the Jambos after leaving Championnat National side FC Versailles, where he spent the past two seasons establishing himself as a composed, ball-playing No.6 capable of dictating play from deep.
✍️ Heart of Midlothian is delighted to announce the arrival of Tom Renaud. The central midfielder joins on a free transfer until 2030, subject to SFA approval & international clearance. Welcome, Tom! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/9UkSiF8MNf
— Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) June 24, 2026
A product of the Lorient academy, Renaud gained early senior experience during loan spells with SO Cholet before making the move permanent in 2022. He went on to rack up over 150 appearances in France’s third tier, including 56 outings across two campaigns with Versailles.
Confirming the deal, Hearts said: “Heart of Midlothian is delighted to announce the arrival of Tom Renaud.
“The central midfielder joins on a free transfer until 2030, subject to SFA approval & international clearance.
“A product of the Lorient Academy, where he featured for the club’s B team, Renaud got his first taste of professional football when he joined SO Cholet on loan for season 20/21.”
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Renaud becomes Hearts’ seventh signing of the summer and the second French addition confirmed on Wednesday, following the arrival of goalkeeper Sabir Guendouz.
He will link up with a growing French contingent at Tynecastle, including striker Amadou Ba-Sy, while Scottish wingers Calvin Miller and Josh McPake and centre-backs Malachi Fagan-Walcott and MJ Kamson-Kamara have also joined during a busy recruitment drive.
The midfielder is set to report to Oriam on Thursday as Hearts begin pre-season preparations ahead of a training camp in Spain and their upcoming Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz.
The squad will also soon be working under new management, with Wouter Vrancken in Edinburgh and closing in on his appointment as head coach, alongside assistants Tim Smolders and Cederique Tulleners.
