Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR JORDI
Scottish Daily Express
|January 02, 2026
Altena loves the whole Tynecastle 'vibe'
JORDI ALTENA admits he jumped at the chance to join Hearts after being seduced by the “vibe” at Tynecastle.
The Dutch right-back has become the Premiership leaders' first January signing after moving from Waalwijk in his homeland for a fee in excess of £500,000.
Jambos boss Derek McInnes had initially lined up the 22-year-old for next summer but was forced to act now with other club's circling.
Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise - linked to Hearts through Tony Bloom - Spanish outfit Real Valladolid and DC United in the MLS were also credited with an interest in the attacking full back.
But Altena admits he had his heart set on Gorgie as soon as he spoke to the club.
Altena, who could make his debut in tomorrow's visit of Livingston, said: “I’m very, very happy to be here.
“I saw many videos of Hearts when I was back home in the Netherlands but when I see it now in real life, it’s amazing and I'm happy to be here.
“The last few weeks have gone quite quickly and now I'm happy to be here and I'm ready to go.
This story is from the January 02, 2026 edition of Scottish Daily Express.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Scottish Daily Express
Scottish Daily Express
Ferry bookings get 'Trump bump' as air travel hit
FERRY ticket sales have experienced a massive \"Trump bump\" due to continuing uncertainty over the war in Iran.
2 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
A&E brushed off our girl's illness
A BABY was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer after doctors mistakenly identified her persistent vomiting as tonsillitis.
1 min
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
HOOPS AND DREAMS AS DUO EXTEND DEALS
LIAM SCALES hopes the best years at Celtic are yet to come after joining Luke McCowan in signing a new deal yesterday.
1 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
UNBEARABLE
RANGERS have complained to the SPFL after being told they'll get no Celtic Park derby tickets unless they exclude the Union Bears.
1 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
Core blimey! Chernobyl's brandy born from spirit of survival
SCIENTISTS making Atomik brandy from radioactive apples grown near Chernobyl have raised more than £50,000 for communities in Ukraine.
2 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
ROWLING SLAMS SNP OVER TRANS PRISON 'SEXUAL ASSAULT'
Harry Potter author blames the Scottish Government for alleged jail attack
3 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
Simon Weston: Trump's had a hissy fit and knows nothing about Falklands ...King will fix our relationship
FALKLANDS hero Simon Weston insists the King will succeed where Sir Keir Starmer has failed in smoothing relations with the US amid a furious row over the islands.
3 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
The day I forgot who Colin Firth was... ON THE OSCARS RED CARPET!
Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook is celebrating 50 years at the BBC and it's been quite the career, from reporting on John Lennon's death to not quite always getting it right in Hollywood...
6 mins
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
Up, up and a weigh-in for chicks Wes and Penny
PENGUIN chicks Wesley and Penny are gently prised away from parents Bruce and Pinhead to go for their daily weigh-in.
1 min
April 25, 2026
Scottish Daily Express
Safety first as Robbo eyes gap
STEPHEN ROBINSON challenged Aberdeen to take a big step towards securing Premiership survival with a home victory over Kilmarnock.
1 min
April 25, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size