Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow is set to leave the club after 11 months.
What happened?
The German goalkeeper has decided to exit the club due to family reasons. His wife and two young girls struggled to settle in Scotland and longed for home.
Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian
Schwolow's departure will be a significant loss for the club, as he was an impressive figure in the team's title challenge last season. He described the season as starting on fire, finishing in agony, and with an amazing chaos in between.
What comes next?
Schwolow will say his goodbyes to the fans in tonight's Champions League second qualifying round second leg clash with Sturm Graz at Tynecastle. He has accepted a move back home with Bundesliga side Mainz. The goalkeeper had heart-to-heart talks with sporting director Graeme Jones, who understood his situation. Schwolow said it was very emotional to make the decision, but he had to protect the health of his family. He informed the club of the problems with his family in March, and it took a while to come to a decision. Schwolow enjoyed his time at Heart of Midlothian, but his family's well-being was the priority. He felt welcomed by the fans and the team, and he will always be connected to them. The goalkeeper's exit will be a sad moment for the club, but they will move forward with their upcoming matches.
