Cammy Devlin has revealed the 'too stressful' circumstances behind his exit from Heart of Midlothian before joining Rangers, calling the move to Ibrox 'too good to pass up'. The 28-year-old midfielder, who helped Hearts finish second in the Premiership last season with 69 points, opened up about the emotional toll of leaving the Edinburgh club after their title heartache against Celtic.
What happened at the World Cup?
Devlin's contract was running down as he joined the Australia squad just three days after Hearts' final-day loss to Celtic. The midfielder admitted it was 'too stressful' to focus on the World Cup while his future remained uncertain. 'I thought it would be a good idea going there off-contract, but it wasn't,' he said. 'It was hard just being in the moment being at the World Cup and dealing with all that and the noise around it.'
Why did Devlin choose Rangers?
The midfielder credited his close relationship with Derek McInnes, who moved from Hearts to become Rangers manager, as a key factor in his decision. 'Everyone knows the relationship I have with the gaffer where we are super close,' Devlin said. 'He was so good for me at Hearts and everyone knows the season we had there.' Rangers finished second in the Premiership last season, just one point behind leaders Heart of Midlothian, and Devlin hopes to help the club go 'one better' this season.
What's next for Devlin at Rangers?
Devlin, who scored five goals for Hearts last season, will be looking to make an immediate impact at Ibrox. Rangers' recent form includes a 2-5 win over Falkirk and a 2-game winning run. Their next fixture is a crucial away match against Heart of Midlothian on 28 October 2026, where Devlin could face his former club.
