Ben Garuccio on Hearts exit and his wish that things 'panned out differently'

Ben Garuccio admitted he wished things had "panned out differently" at Hearts. Picture: SNS

The Australian defender left the club on Wednesday after agreeing an exit from his contract.

Hearts announced his departure on Twitter and manager Robbie Neilson said: “I’m sure the fans will thank Ben for giving his all every time he pulled on a Hearts shirt & we wish him all the best for the future.”

Garuccio joined the club in the summer of 2018 from Adelaide United, going on to make 29 appearances, scoring one goal.

His time at Tynecastle was impacted by a cruciate ligament injury which robbed him of a sizeable period of his Hearts career.

The signing of Stephen Kingsley pushed the 25-year-old down the pecking order at left-back ahead of this season

Garuccio expressed his thanks at having been part of the club on Instagram.

"My time at Heart of Midlothian FC has come to an end," he said. “While I can say that I wish some things had of panned out differently, I have absolutely no regrets from my time in maroon.

"I developed a lot as a player and a person, I lived in an incredible city and played for a huge football club with a huge history.

"Thanks to everyone - players, staff and fans alike – for always making me feel at home.

"i have no doubt that the club is destined for big things and know the lads will do everything to get the club back to where it should be. I will be supporting from afar and wish everyone involved with the club all the success.”

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