Out-of-contract Devlin expresses 'love' of Hearts

[Getty Images] Cammy Devlin has stated "I absolutely love Hearts" as the Australia midfielder continues to ponder whether to extend his stay at Tynecastle. The 28-year-old, who was a late substitute in his country's 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final pre-World Cup friendly on Sunday, is out of contract after five years with the Scottish Premiership club. Amid reports that Devlin has offers from clubs in Major League Soccer, the Turkish Super Lig and English Championship, he described Hearts as "an amazing football club" in an interview with Football360. "Moving to Scotland is the best thing that has ever happened to me," he said. "I've met my girlfriend over there, so I've got her, been living with her for a few years now and I've got her family, who make me feel so at home and then Hearts is so special. "I love going to work every day and I've met some of my best mates who will be friends with for life at that club and the fans, they're everything to that football club." Devlin joined Hearts from Newcastle Jets in his homeland's A-League and has gone on to make 176 appearances, becoming a stalwart of their midfield. His injury absence from January to March coincided with Hearts letting a healthy lead slip before they were denied a first Scottish league title since 1960 on the final day by reigning champions Celtic. "I don't know if you've ever been to the club or Edinburgh - it's such a special place to play football," Devlin, who now has five Australia caps, added. "I think this season epitomised that in terms of what winning or staying top of the league actually meant for the people and that's why it hurts so much that we never got it done. "Because to see what it did to people around the city was amazing and we were so close to doing something so special. "I absolutely love Hearts. It's been so good to me, my family and everyone who's come over to see me play. I do feel the love and it's so appreciated." Meanwhile, 25-year-old Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis made his debut for Greece as a 62nd-minute substitute in Sunday's 1-0 friendly defeat at home to Italy.