TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Hearts land Mendy in potential record deal
Forest Green Rovers sell captain Laurent Mendy to Hearts for a fee that could reach nearly £1m.
É. Mendy
player
Player
Laurent Mendy
Position
Midfielder
From
Forest Green Rovers
To
Heart of Midlothian
Fee
Could reach nearly £1m if targets met
What happened. Forest Green Rovers sold midfielder Laurent Mendy to Heart of Midlothian for a potential club record fee of nearly £1m.
- Mendy signed a three-year contract with Hearts.
- He was a long-term target for the Scottish Premiership club.
- He played 47 times for Forest Green last season.
“It's an unbelievable opportunity for Mendy.”
— Robbie Savage
Hearts view Mendy as a versatile, standout player from the National League.
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