Alex Cochrane has left Hearts to join Birmingham City on a permanent transfer.
The full-back joins the English League One side for an undisclosed fee.
24-year-old Alex first pulled on a maroon jersey back in 2021 when he spent a year on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.
He then made a permanent move to the Jambos the following season, and would go on to feature 126 times, scoring five goals.
Speaking about the transfer to the Official Hearts Website, Head Coach Steven Naismith said: “Alex has done really well for us since joining three years ago, and we’ve been really good for Alex so it’s no surprise that there was interest in him.
“We had a conversation a year ago about picking the right moment to move on, and how another good season at Hearts would benefit him. He’s shown a maturity to focus on his game, develop and do his best for the team.
“It’s important for the club that we are able to identify players who can take the team forward and, if the opportunity presents itself further down the line, we make a significant return on our investment.
“It’s one of the big appeals for players joining Hearts; challenging at the top end of the league and in latter stages of the cup, European football, international recognition and a platform to progress careers.
“It’s a good deal all round. It’s good for the club and it’s good for Alex. He leaves with our best wishes.”
