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Hearts Confirm Cammy Devlin Departs as Free Agent

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Heart of Midlothian announced Cammy Devlin will leave free agent after missing the deadline.
Devlin, 28, signed in August 2021, recorded 176 appearances and eight goals.
He helped Hearts push Celtic in a title race decided on final day.
Manager Wouter Vrancken had planned post-World Cup talks but is disappointed Devlin will leave.
Real Salt Lake, Rangers and a $1.7 million Bundesliga offer are linked to Devlin as Hearts seek replacement.

History

Historical Context

On 15 December 1995 the European Court of Justice ruled in Jean-Marc Bosman’s case, ending transfer fees for out-of-contract EU players and banning foreign-player quotas. The decision, sparked by a £500,000 fee dispute, reshaped contracts across Europe. Cammy Devlin’s free-agent exit from Heart of Midlothian follows that precedent, showing clubs now negotiate transfers without mandatory fees.

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Story summary

Heart of Midlothian announced Cammy Devlin will leave free agent after missing the deadline.
Devlin, 28, signed in August 2021, recorded 176 appearances and eight goals.
He helped Hearts push Celtic in a title race decided on final day.
Manager Wouter Vrancken had planned post-World Cup talks but is disappointed Devlin will leave.
Real Salt Lake, Rangers and a $1.7 million Bundesliga offer are linked to Devlin as Hearts seek replacement.

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