Beni Baningime is on the move after five seasons at Tynecastle
Published May 27, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
Hearts have confirmed the departures of four players, including Beni Baningime and Frankie Kent - but influential midfielder Cammy Devlin and veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon are not included in the list of out-of-contract players leaving.
Devlin is currently at Australia's World Cup training camp in Florida, while Gordon has joined up with the Scotland squad for the finals despite featuring only three times for Hearts this season.
Both are out of contract, with Devlin being linked with a move, external (https://football360.com.au/cameron-devlin-transfer-news-socceroos-world-cup-hibs/) to MLS or England and 43-year-old Gordon potentially ending his career after the World Cup.
On Tuesday, Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland left for RangersLewis Neilson and winger Alan Forrest are departing the Scottish Premiership runners-up, too.
Baningime, 27, moved to Edinburgh from Everton in 2021, the midfielder making 127 appearances and starting 20 league games this term.
Central defender Kent, 30, played in 95 games and scored four goals after joining from Colchester United in 2023.
Former Livingston winger Forrest, 29, arrived at the same time, scoring 14 goals in 147 outings.
Defender Neilson, 23, spent this season on loan at Falkirk, having also had temporary spells at St Johnstone and Partick Thistle after his switch from Dundee United in 2022.
Forward Josh McPake and midfielder Tom Renaud have been recruited for next season.