HEARTS centre-back Alim Ozturk has completed a move to Turkish second-tier side Boluspor.

The Tynecastle club confirmed his departure on Monday morning after Ozturk signed an 18-month deal with the Bolu-based club.

The defender negotiated his release from the Gorgie club over the weekend after struggling for game time this season, ending a two and a half year spell in the capital.

A club statement read: "Alim will forever be remembered in Gorgie for his last-minute, 40-yard screamer that broke Hibs’ hearts at Easter Road in October 2014, securing the Jambos a point and helping to maintain an unbeaten record that lasted nearly seven months.

"The club would like to thank Alim for his time at Hearts and wish him all the best with his career in the future."