Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the departure of wantaway attacker Islam Chesnokov. The Kazakhstan international spent just six months at Tynecastle.

What happened?

Islam Chesnokov has left the club to join FC Tobol. He makes a permanent move back to Kazakhstan for an undisclosed fee.

Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian

The club cut their losses on their signing as they agreed to let him leave. Chesnokov made just 11 appearances in all competitions where he scored just once.

What comes next?

The club wishes Islam well for the future. It is understood the value of the deal is worth a six-figure sum to the Jam Tarts. | Date | Event | Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | June 28, 2026 | Islam Chesnokov joins FC Tobol | Undisclosed | The transfer brings an end to Chesnokov's short spell at Heart of Midlothian. And the club will now look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. But for now, the focus is on the departure of Islam Chesnokov. So the club will move on from this transfer and look to the future.