The 22 year-old rejected a new contract offer from Hearts in April, and the Loons reportedly beat out Scottish giants Rangers, as well as several clubs in the English Championship, for Nicholson’s services.
Because Nicholson is joining an American club, Hearts will receive no financial compensation. Nicholson has personallyu200b requested that a sell-on clause be added to his contract however, meaning that his boyhood club will receive a percentage of the fee should the Loons decide to sell him in the future. It would appear that Nicholson will the club as soon as the sell-on fee is officially added, however be won’t actually be able to play for Minnesota until after July 10th.