Source: Team_Talk
Bairns star Barr to join Jambos
Hearts have beaten Hibernian, Aberdeen and Dundee to sign the 24-year-old Scotland international.[LNB]In a statement released by 110Sport, whose football division is headed by Barr's agent Kevin Drinkell, the defender said: "Naturally I am pleased to have sorted out the next stage of my career and glad to end the speculation."[LNB]Glasgow-born Barr is "thrilled" over the prospect of joining Hearts but he maintains he is focused on helping Falkirk climb off the bottom of the SPL.[LNB]"While I am looking forward to making the move my immediate priority is, as captain of Falkirk, to lead them away from the relegation zone in the SPL," Barr said.[LNB]"I have enjoyed my time at Falkirk, and while there was an option for me to leave in this transfer window, I have always stated I was happy to see out the remainder of my contract and the season with the club.[LNB]"I want to leave on the best of terms with everyone at the Falkirk Stadium and keeping the club in the top flight will go a long way to guaranteeing that.[LNB]"But it goes without saying that I am thrilled with the prospect of joining Hearts, who I believe, will give me the best opportunities going forward."[LNB][LNB] Hearts v Aberdeen. Click here to bet.
