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Hearts contract wait for Matthew Gillies as the teenager opens up after a European debut in Switzerland

The UEFA Conference League loss in Thun was still memorable for the youngster…

Edinburgh News

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Matthew Gillies is waiting for discussions over a new contract with his Hearts deal expiring in seven months.
The 19-year-old made his senior Hearts debut during a 3-1 UEFA Conference League defeat to FC Thun.
Gillies was recalled from a co-operation loan spell at Stenhousemuir amid an injury crisis for the Scottish club.

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Hearts teenager Matthew Gillies is awaiting news regarding his future with his contract expiring at the end of the season. The 19-year-old made his senior debut for the club as a substitute in a 3-1 UEFA Conference League defeat against FC Thun in Switzerland.

Gillies was recalled from a co-operation loan at Stenhousemuir after Hearts suffered ten first-team injuries, with Stephen Kingsley subsequently picking up a hamstring problem. The versatile academy graduate, who featured in central midfield alongside Laurent Mendy, stated he hopes to discover his contract status in the coming weeks.

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