 Anthony Basso previously played for Viking Stavanger |
Hearts have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Anthony Basso following a successful trial from Auxerre. The 27-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Premier League outfit.
Hearts assistant Stephen Frail told his club website: "He looked a good player during his trial period.
"Now he has a prolonged period during which he can become more familiar with Hearts and Edinburgh and stake his claim for a place in the team."
The Tynecastle club were seeking cover for Steve Banks following Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon's �9m transfer to Sunderland.
Basso began his career at Auxerre before moving to Udinese in 2000.
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He failed to establish himself in the first team and spent most of his time in Italy on loan to Serie B clubs Chieti, Benevento and Viterbese.
Basso then moved to Norwegian outfit Viking Stavanger in 2004, but his return to Auxerre last summer failed to result in a first-team appearance.
"He is a big lad and he has good presence," added Frail.
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