Ahead of their trip to Aberdeen on Saturday on Ladbrokes Premiership business. Hearts have announced that three of their young Scots players have signed new contracts keeping them in Gorgie until 2020.
Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton – who has established himself as Hearts number one goalie this season – defender John Souttar and striker Rory Currie have put pen to paper on new deals committing themselves to at least another three years at Tynecastle.
Hearts Head Coach Ian Cathro was naturally delighted at the news. He told the official Hearts website:
“We’re all delighted that Jack, John and Rory have decided to pledge their futures to this club.
“This is positive news for the club and shows that this club continues doing what it has always done, in committing to and excelling in the development of young Scottish players.
“These are three players who are at different stages of their development but have all had a positive impact at first-team level.
“Our priority is to always work to improve the squad, we will work collectively across all number of markets to try and do this, however as this club has shown many times before – it’s commitment to and focus on the development of its own players – and of young Scottish players – will always be of the greatest importance.”
However, The Edinburgh Reporter understands that defender Callum Paterson is keen to move from Hearts when his contract expires in the summer, despite the Scotland player still recovering from long-term injury. Paterson is not expected back in action until the autumn – and it’s unlikely his return from injury will be in a maroon shirt.
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