Hearts defender Bobby Burns has joined Newcastle Jets on loan.
Burns, 19, has turned out for Craig Levein's side just once this season so far against Cowdenbeath in their ill-fated Betfred Cup competition.
The Edinburgh outfit have been plagued with injuries this campaign but Levein sanctioned the season-long deal to allow Burns to head to A-League in Australia.
We've signed @bobbyburns99 on a season-long loan deal from Scottish Premier League side, Hearts! #MadeOfNewcastle
— NEWCASTLE JETS FC ✈️ (@NewcastleJetsFC) September 18, 2019
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It leaves youngster Aaron Hickey as Hearts' only real left-back with Aidy White and Ben Garuccio both on the sidelines.
Burns, though, was pleased to make the short-term switch.
He told Newcastle Jets' official website: "I’ve played all of my football in the United Kingdom so far, and to come out to Australia is a fantastic opportunity.
"To have the chance to push for consistent senior football at my age is an exciting one, but I know I’ll have to work hard to earn my spot.
"I have ambitions to kick on from U/21 duties and play in the senior Northern Ireland team, and I believe playing for Newcastle will help me do that."
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