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Jose signs but leaves Hearts

Saturday 5 Jul 2008

Hearts have handed Jose Goncalves a new two-year contract before sending the Portuguese defender out on loan.

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The 22-year-old has joined up with German second division side Nurnberg on a season-long loan basis.

Nurnberg also have the option to make the move permanent should he impress during his time at the Frankenstadion.

The left-back has made 47 appearances during two injury-hit seasons at Tynecastle.

He joined Hearts from Lithuanian side Kaunas in a £700,000 deal in 2006.