Jamie Brandon set for Hearts exit after signing pre-contract with Premiership rivals

Livingston have announced the pre-contract signing of full-back Jamie Brandon from Hearts on a three-year deal.

The 24-year-old has been on loan at Morton since January after injuries dented his chances of establishing him at Tynecastle.

Brandon, who has been capped by Scotland Under-21s, will join up with the Lions when they return for pre-season training in mid-June.

Manager David Martindale told the Livingston website: "Jamie will come in and compete in an area of the park where we need competition for next season, although he can also play in numerous other positions due to his versatility and footballing ability.

"He's a young player that I've seen play on a number of occasions over the years and his desire and appetite always impressed me.

"I believe his style of play fits into the ethos we have built at the club. He is a good sort on and off the park and I feel he has all the attributes to be a Premiership footballer.

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