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Claudio Braga has signed for Hearts after the Scottish Premiership club paid an undisclosed fee to Aalesunds for the Portuguese striker. The 25-year-old, who has agreed a three-year contract, has been the Norwegian second-tier side's top scorer for the last three seasons. Describing it as "an exciting signing", Hearts head coach Derek Mc Innes told the club website: "Claudio was one of our top targets so to be able to bring him in is fantastic. "There is great potential there but also exceptional ability. He is a technically gifted player, he's got a goalscoring pedigree but is also versatile and can play across the front. " Copenhagen enter race to sign Celtic's Taylor - gossip 'Hire and fire' not good for Scottish football - Martindale Braga began his career with Rio Ave's B team then moved to Valadares Gaia, Fatima and Ideal in his homeland before moving to Norway's third tier with Moss. He switched to Aalesunds in 2024 and, despite his 10 goals and eight assists, they missed out on the promotion play-offs last year and he has scored four times in 10 outings so far this campaign with his side sitting seventh. Braga becomes Hearts' fourth signing this summer, with fellow striker Elton Kabangu's loan from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise being made permanent, while forward Alexandros Kyziridis has arrived after leaving Zemplin Michalovce and midfielder Oisin Mc Entee from Walsall. "What's impressed me in my conversations with Claudio is his attitude and his determination to improve as a player and improve the team, " Mc Innes added. Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app Fifa Club World Cup: Bayern score four in 21 minutes against amateur Auckland City I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do - Mc Ilroy Ex-F1 driver Kubica wins iconic Le Mans 24 hours Bruce Springsteen's classic archive performances Solving the 'three baby mystery' Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past Exploring iconic songs that were once banned by the BBC 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Four issues facing Australia before Ashes 'Best since Neymar' - Chelsea to get early look at 'special' signing How to follow Queens & Nottingham across the BBC 'He will go stratospheric' - Where will Wirtz play for Liverpool? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? Why can 23-year-olds play at Euro U21s? The NZ part-timers looking to shock Bayern and Benfica Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step? Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video Mary Earps: Queen of Stops The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.