Craig Gordon: Hearts goalkeeper agrees one-year contract extension keeping him at Tynecastle Park until 2026

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a new one-year deal.

The 42-year-old, who is in his second spell with the Tynecastle club, was out of contract this summer.

He made 46 appearances for Hearts this season after being reinstated as the club’s first-choice ‘keeper.

The former Sunderland and Celtic stopper reached 300 appearances for the Gorgie side in November and became the club’s record European appearance holder in their Europa League qualifier away to FC Viktoria Plzen.

Gordon clinched his 100th Hearts clean sheet in December’s 2-0 win over Dundee, going on to record another four shutouts.

He has made 81 appearances for Scotland but missed out on Steve Clarke latest squad due to a minor injury.

Speaking to the Official Hearts Website, Craig said: “It’s a huge honour to continue playing with this great club.

“Ever since I walked in the door of the old main stand in 1999 it’s all I have wanted to do. I feel fortunate to still have the opportunity to do that for another year.

“I took my time to come to this decision, I wanted to make sure it was right. I’m looking forward to the new season, determined to make it better than the last.

“To be part of the new era under Derek McInnes and the new management team, I’m ready to do all I can to help get this team back to where we want to be.

“Another season, another chance to achieve. I’m looking forward to it.”

Hearts have already made two new signings ahead of the new season with Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis and right-back Christian Borchgrevink joining when transfer window opens in June.