An update on the 17 Hearts players that completed transfers away from Tynecastle in the summer of 2026.
Hearts squad underwent serious turnover in the summer, with 13 new first-team players arriving at Tynecastle, and several big-name players departing.
Lawrence Shankland, Alexandros Kyziridis and Alexander Schwolow all left for pastures new, while youngsters Liam McFarlane, MJ Kamson-Kamara and Adam Forrester completed loan exits as they looked for more senior experience.
Replacing former manager Derek McInnes after his move to Rangers in the summer, new head coach Wouter Vrancken endured a difficult start to the season, but has steadied the ship in the recent weeks and will go within two points of league leaders Celtic if they can topple the Glasgow giants at Parkhead next week.
Josh McPake, Calvin Miller and Laurent Mendy have all shone over the opening months of the season, as Hearts look to show they have what it takes to hang at the top of the Scottish Premiership on a permanent basis. But what has happened to those that have left?
Here we look at the 15 Hearts players who moved away from the club before the start of the new campaign, and assess how they have done for their new teams in the opening months of the season. Who has found success away from Tynecastle - and who regrets their decision to leave?
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1. Frankie Kent - Oxford United
The English centre-back was one of several players who left the club upon the expiry of their contract in the summer, becoming former Rangers loanee Aaron Ramsay's first signing at Oxford United. However, Kent has been unable to make any impact at his new club after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season.
2. Beni Baningime - N/A
The former Everton midfielder performed admirably during a four season stay at Tynecastle, but is yet to find a club after leaving upon the expiry of his contract in the summer. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Michael Steinwender - Bochum
Another who returned to Europe after a strong season in the capital, the versatile defender has started regularly in 2. Bundesliga for a side that sit in 12th after winning just two of it's first seven league games. | PA Photo: PA
4. Islam Chesnokov - Krylya Sovetov (loan)
The Kazah winger spent just six months at Hearts before returning to his homeland with Tobol Kostanay. Bizarrely, he was allowed to leave on loan just a month after his arrival to sign for Krylya Sovetov, where he has yet to score or assist in his first four appearances. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group