Hearts teenager Ryan Schiavone returns to club from Dumbarton

Ryan Schiavone scored one goal in 18 appearances for Dumbarton

Teenage striker Ryan Schiavone has returned to Hearts from Dumbarton following the expiry of his loan spell with the League 1 club.

The 18-year-old joined Dumbarton at the start of the season and went on to play 18 games for the Sons shirt, scoring one goal in a Scottish Cup tie against Sauchie in November.

Dumbarton said in a statement: “All at Dumbarton FC thank Ryan for his efforts while on loan to us, and wish him every success in the future.”

Schiavone signed a two-year contract extension with Hearts last year after earning his first pro contract back in 2019.

The forward, who can play as a striker or as an attacking midfielder, joined from Crossford Sports BC at under-13 level and was a regular in the Hearts under 18 side last season..

He has represented the Scotland under-16 side and just 10 days after signing his first pro deal.