Uganda forward Rogers Mato has sealed a summer move to Scottish Premiership giants Heart of Midlothian FC, following an agreement with North Macedonian top-flight outfit Vardar. The 22-year-old has been in impressive form for Vardar this season, netting 15 goals and contributing two assists in 17 appearances.
Mato's decision to leave Vardar comes after the club took a significant lead at the top of their division, sitting one point clear of second-placed Struga. He is set to pen a three-year deal with Hearts, which will kick off in July following the expiry of his current contract.
A first-cap for his country came in 2022, and Mato has since scored eight international goals in 41 matches, including a consolation goal in an Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Nigeria last month. Starting his career at Proline and KCCA before joining Turkish outfit Sanliurfaspor in 2023, Mato moved to North Macedonia with AP Brera before making the switch to Vardar a year ago.
This summer's arrival of Mato will provide Hearts with another attacking threat, bolstering their squad ahead of an exciting few months.
Mato's decision to leave Vardar comes after the club took a significant lead at the top of their division, sitting one point clear of second-placed Struga. He is set to pen a three-year deal with Hearts, which will kick off in July following the expiry of his current contract.
A first-cap for his country came in 2022, and Mato has since scored eight international goals in 41 matches, including a consolation goal in an Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Nigeria last month. Starting his career at Proline and KCCA before joining Turkish outfit Sanliurfaspor in 2023, Mato moved to North Macedonia with AP Brera before making the switch to Vardar a year ago.
This summer's arrival of Mato will provide Hearts with another attacking threat, bolstering their squad ahead of an exciting few months.
15 goals in 17 apps is insane!!! 
and now he's off to scottish prem 
gonna be super interesting 2 watch him play for hearts, hopes he can contribute big time to their squad 
btw, just looked up uganda's national team form this year 
8 int goals in 41 apps is pretty respectable 
guess the africa cup of nations is still a step too far 
like they're really pushing themselves to reach new heights. but seriously, can't wait to see how Mato fits in with Hearts and brings that 'exciting few months' promise to life 
οΈ. Mato's numbers don't lie, 15 goals in 17 games is no joke, especially considering Vardar was cruising at the top of their league. Hearts fans better be ready for some exciting football with this new addition...
. 15 goals already this season? That's insane! And to think he's only 22, the future is looking bright for that lad. Hearts have made some decent signings before but this one's got me excited 
. He's gonna be a great addition to the squad and I can see him making an impact straight away. Bring on next season! 
i'm curious to see how he adapts to the pace of the league, but i think hearts just made a solid move 
15 goals in 17 games is impressive, can't wait to see him cause some chaos in edinburgh 
. and with Hearts, he'll definitely get more exposure and chances to shine under those big lights 
. but, on the other hand, it's also a shame he's leaving Vardar when they were looking solid at the top of their division 
οΈ. guess only time will tell how this whole thing plays out 
! Mato's move to Hearts is a great signing, especially considering his form with Vardar this season. 15 goals and 2 assists in 17 games? That's some serious business 
. The question is, can Hearts make a deep run in the Europa League with this new addition? It'll be interesting to see him play for the Gers 
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. His impressive form at North Macedonian side Vardar this season doesn't surprise me - the 22-year-old has consistently demonstrated his prowess as a goal-scorer. The three-year deal he'll be signing is well-deserved, considering his significant contributions to Vardar's success and his growth as an international player 
. I'm excited to see how Mato will adapt to the Hearts squad and make an impact in the Scottish Premiership - it could be a fascinating addition for fans!
those scottish premier league teams always bring out the best in players... and 3 years should give hearts a good chance at competing for titles 
also its good 4 hearts fans who've been waiting 4 new player 
can't wait 2 see him in action in july 
. Like, where were these 15 goals coming from? Was it against weak opponents? And what about this "impressive form" everyone's talking about? Has anyone actually seen him play? Can we get some footage or highlights or something? Just don't wanna jump on the bandwagon without getting the facts straight 
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. And Scotland, really? Who knows much about Scottish football