Paterson swaps Hearts for Cardiff City
Cardiff City have won the race to sign Callum Paterson, with the right-back agreeing a three-year deal with the Welsh club.
Hearts will receive around £400,000 in training compensation for the player who was out of contract. Paterson, who hasn’t played since December due to damaged knee ligaments, was determined to play in the English leagues despite interest from Rangers.
“I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be part of this big club,” he told the Cardiff website. “It’s nice and early so I’ve got a lot of time to bed in, get to know my way around the area and introduce myself.
“It’s great timing and I’m happy to be here. Anyone that has watched me has seen that I like to attack. I’m athletic and I like to go forward and try and get on the end of crosses.
“I’m a great attacker and I like to score my goals, so hopefully I can come here and score a few too.”
Paterson, 22, exits Tynecastle after seven years with Hearts, during which time he made 162 appearances and scored 38 goals.
The Gorgie club said in a statement: “The club would like to thank Callum for his efforts and we wish him well in his career.”