Claudio Braga: Coach 'bets' on striker staying on at Hearts
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken expressed confidence that striker Claudio Braga will remain with the club despite the ongoing transfer window. Vrancken emphasized Braga's value to the team and his potential for further development in the Scottish Premiership.
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Image source, SNS Image caption, Braga enjoyed a stellar debut campaign for Hearts, with 17 goals and six assists
Head coach Wouter Vrancken would wager on Claudio Braga remaining at Hearts and thinks a second full season at Tynecastle can enhance the striker's chances of a big move.
"He is fully focused here, fully committed," said the Belgian of the 26-year-old.
When asked if the Portuguese would still be at the club when the transfer window closes on Thursday, Vrancken added with a chuckle: "I think he will be here. I'll bet on this.
"But you never know, so let's hope that we can keep him because he has a lot of value for the team."
Braga has scored twice and provided three assists in 10 outings this term while he hit the net 17 times during his first campaign in Edinburgh, having been signed from the Norwegian second tier.
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