'No one will say no to Hearts' - Gervane Kastaneer explains why he signed as he promises to attack

Gervane Kastaneer, in action for the Netherlands' U21s, has joined Hearts for the remainder of the season. Picture: SNS

The 24-year-old winger has joined on loan from Championship side Coventry City for the remainder of the season.

Kastaneer wasn’t in Mark Robins’ plans at the Sky Blues, limited to just two substitute appearances this season so far.

The player explained why he wanted to join the club and has a desire to continue a fine tradition of Dutch players at Tynecastle Park.

“I’m very happy to be here," he told HeartsTV.” I'm ready to start. It's a very, very big club with a very nice history.

"Of course, a lot of Dutch players played here, Mark de Vries, [Genero] Zeefuik. It's a good history for Dutch people here and I want it to continue.

“It's a big club and no one will say no to Hearts.”

Kastaneer only made 18 appearances for Coventry after joining from NAC Breda in 2019 but most of his experience comes from playing in the Dutch top-flight, while he also had a stint in the German second tier with giants Kaiserslautern.

He is looking forward to getting Hearts fans on the edge of their sofas, noting Robbie Neilson’s preference if playing wingers, something the Coventry manager didn’t do.

"I believe I'm very strong, have a good dribble, can make assists and go and make goals,” Kastaneer said.

"I love to attack first and foremost. I think I am a player you want to see, I’m not scared to challenge defenders.”

He added: “I’m ready, I want to go. I’m hungry to play.”