Alex Cochrane and the Hearts 'big motivation' behind sealing permanent transfer from Brighton

AuthorBen Banks
Published date26 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The left-back enjoyed a successful loan spell at Tynecastle last season in which Robbie Neilson's men earned a third place Premiership finish and Scottish Cup final place. Their achievements in the league means that they have a Europa League play-off to look forward to this summer, and even if they aren't to move forward in that competition, they'll contest the Europa Conference League group stages until December

Cochrane signs a three-year deal at Hearts and has joined Neilson's men for their warm weather training camp in Marbella, Spain. He is the fourth summer signing for the Jambos after Lewis Neilson's arrival from Dundee United, Alan Forrest of Livingston and Kye Rowles swapping A League side Central Coast Mariners over in Australia for Edinburgh's capital.

Versatility was displayed by the 22-year-old on the left side of the pitch last season as he made 40 first team appearances and he scored three goals.

Those trips on the continent have...

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