John Souttar in Hearts goodbye as Rangers bound defender signs off with simple message

John Souttar has bid farewell to Hearts as he prepares to join Rangers.

Saturday's Scottish Cup Final defeat to his new club was the centre-back's last Jambos appearance before he makes the move to Ibrox when his contract expires.

Souttar excelled against his future employers despite a disappointing day for the Edinburgh side at Hampden.

And now the Scotland international has taken a moment to thank the club as his six-year stay at Tynecastle comes to an end.

He posted a simple message on Instagram, which read: "Thanks for everything @heartofmidlothianfc"

The message was met with support from Souttar's Hearts team-mates and, in particular, captain Craig Gordon.

He wrote in reply: "Sorry to see you go. You gave everything to Hearts. You saved your career through hard work and determination. You have been an inspiration and great role model for every player, young and old at our club.

"You will be missed by everyone on and off the field."

Those sentiments were echoed by Michael Smith, who wrote: "Been a pleasure mate what a player. Good luck."

And midfielder Cammy Devlin added: "Class soap. All the best brother."