Birmingham City loaned midfielder Marc Leonard to Hearts during the January transfer window
Birmingham City midfielder Marc Leonard on loan at Hearts(Image: Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group)
Marc Leonard is predictably coy on his future after a successful loan at Hearts.
The Birmingham City midfielder made the decision to return to the club where he played in his youth after being told he could leave by Chris Davies in January.
Hearts are currently top of the Scottish Premiership and trying to hold off Old Firm giants Celtic and Rangers to secure a first top-flight title since 1960.
Leonard has been an ever-present for Hearts since joining and there is already clamour for his loan deal to be made permanent.
Blues wanted around £1.5million in January to sell Leonard and the 24-year-old is contracted until 2028.
Asked about the possibility by Edinburgh News, Leonard gave a diplomatic response: “No idea. Look, at the moment, you’ll get this answer everywhere: I’ve got a few years left at Birmingham, and that’s my focus, so I’ll stick with that.”
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Hearts boss Derek McInnes has given Leonard the regular football that he craved.
Leonard played a supporting role for Blues in the first half of the Championship season, making only five starts, but it’s been a different story up in Scotland.
“I always back myself when I play,” he added. “I know I can bring something to the team. I’m really glad the feedback has been good because it’s a club that means a lot to me. Coming back, I had a lot of nerves and emotions, so I’m glad it’s gone well so far.”
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