Heart of Midlothian can confirm it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Montrose.
The new Scottish FA initiative has already seen the Jambos partner up with Championship St Johnstone and League Two Spartans, and now a deal has been reached with the Links Park side, which will see Gus Stevenson join the Gable Endies on a cooperation loan.
The attacking midfielder has been a regular in Angus Beith’s B Team for the past two seasons and is now ready for a new challenge as he departs to join Stewart Petrie’s side.
Speaking to the Official Hearts Website, B Team head coach Angus Beith said:
“It’s brilliant news. I think Gus has been a real shining light for us this season. A real consistent performer. I think that's shown with his recent Scotland call-up. He's ready for that next step now and I think it's brilliant for him to get that exposure to men's football in the KDM Evolution Trophy games that we've had.
“The next step, and it's a wee bit different to being in your own environment, is going out on loan to a men's team in the SPFL. So, it’s brilliant for Gus to get that exposure and that experience.”
