Craig Gordon signs contract extension

Craig Gordon has signed a contract extension with Heart of Midlothian.

Craig will continue his association with the club for another year, penning a new deal that will keep him in Gorgie until the summer of 2026. 

A near ever present this season, the Scotland goalkeeper smashed records all year long. 

He became Hearts’ record European appearance holder in September’s Europa League qualifier away to FC Viktoria Plzen, and now stands on 30 appearances on the continent. 

November saw him register his 300th appearance in maroon when he featured against FC Heidenheim in the Conference League league phase. To date, he has pulled on a Hearts jersey 330 times across two spells.

Craig clinched his 100th Hearts clean sheet in December’s 2-0 win over Dundee and has gone on to record another four shutouts.

His form in maroon earned him further international recognition. He earned his 81st cap against Greece at Hampden Park in March and moved up to fourth in Scotland’s roll of honour - only Kenny Dalglish, Jim Leighton, and Andy Robertson hold more.

A legend at Tynecastle Park, Craig will be part of the 2025/26 campaign as the Jambos gear up for the start of a new era under Head Coach Derek McInnes.

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.”