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Elton Kabangu moves to Scotland after spells in Belgium and the Netherlands Elton Kabangu has joined Hearts on loan from Union Saint-Gilloise for the rest of the season. The Belgian forward, 26, has made 32 appearances since joining USG in 2023, scoring twice, and previously played for FC Eindhoven and Willem II, netting more than 30 times in the Netherlands. Hearts head coach Neil Critchley told the Hearts website: "It's a boost to be able to bring a player of Elton's pedigree in so soon after the transfer window opening. "It's an area of the pitch that we thought we needed to strengthen and Elton will bring a different dimension to our forward line. "His experience of playing in the top leagues of Holland and Belgium will benefit the squad right now. "He has the characteristics of a Hearts player and from speaking to him I know how hungry he is to come and be a success at Tynecastle. " Hearts play their first match of 2025 at home to Scottish Premiership opponents Motherwell on Thursday (15: 00 GMT). Premiership summer free agents facing uncertain January Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app Can Arsenal challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title? Reaction and transfer latest GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Trace the true history of the gladiators with Dan Snow The story begins with a new emperor with dreams for a gargantuan amphitheatre, the Colosseum The award-winning reality series is back A nail-biting game of detection, backstabbing and trust. Who will make it through? A bitter feud between two Glaswegian crime families Livvy Haydock investigates the fight of the Daniels and the Lyons, which has been raging for decades Steven Knight's hit war drama has returned Watch all episodes of the adrenaline-fuelled new series on BBC i Player now BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What shape are Lionesses in for 2025? Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2025 The 'genius' behind 'one of best images' in tennis What's the latest on Alexander-Arnold, and others who might move? What challenges lie ahead for Tuchel? 'Humble & popular but no plan B' - The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth How Ferguson masterminded Aberdeen's greatest win Watch the 20 best Scottish Premiership goals of 2024. Video Watch the 20 best Scottish Premiership goals of 2024 The making of Konstas - Australia's new batting star 'Lyon does the job! ' - Australia win as India collapse. Video'Lyon does the job! ' - Australia win as India collapse The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays. Video Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays 'Modern-day gladiator' - the rise of heavyweight hope Itauma Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz Death of the terrace - one fan's love letter © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.