Heart of Midlothian have added a familiar face to their squad after confirming the loan signing of Marc Leonard until the end of the season.
The midfielder’s return to Tynecastle could be crucial, with injuries and suspensions affecting options in the middle of the park.
Originally part of the club’s youth setup, Leonard left Scotland as a teenager to continue his development in England. A spell with Brighton’s academy helped shape his career before making his mark at Northampton Town.
During his time there, he became a consistent starter, playing over 100 matches. Those performances eventually earned him a permanent move to Birmingham City.
Opportunities have been harder to come by this season in the Championship, with most appearances coming from the bench.
Experience north of the border should help him settle quickly, and there’s clearly motivation to prove a point back where it all started.
Leonard spoke to Hearts media as part of his announcement, where he said, “Once I spoke to the manager. I knew that this was the place for me to come back”
“I was over the moon, the conversation went really well and I’m so glad I’m here”
He will be available against Celtic this weekend and is likely to make his first professional appearance in Maroon to cover the sparse midfield area.
