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Hearts Confirm Loan Signing of Manchester United Keeper Joel Pereira

Hearts have announced the loan signing of Manchester United keeper Joel Pereira for the 2019/20 season.

The 23-year-old, who joined the United academy from Swiss side Neuchatel Xamax back in 2012, has played just three times for the Red Devils' senior team and has enjoyed loan spells at Rochdale, Portuguese sides Belenenses SAD and Vitoria Setubal as well as Belgium's KV Kortrijk.

And now, as confirmed by Hearts on their official website, Pereira has joined the Scottish side. A statement on the signing reads: "Hearts have completed the loan signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira, subject to international clearance.