Rangers kid Alex Lowry's Hearts loan deal moves him out of his 'comfort zone'

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Rangers kid Alex Lowry says it was important to come out of his comfort zone after signing a season-long loan deal at Hearts.The 20-year-old winger from Uddingston has been at Ibrox for his entire fledgling career, having started there aged 10, and they have the option to recall him in January.However, Lowry will look to be tested in the first team at Tynecastle and in the Premiership on a more regular basis.Lowry burst onto the scene at Rangers in January 2022 and featured 14 times, scoring twice, and was on the bench for their Europa League final defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.

He also collected a Scottish Cup winners' medal, ironically against Hearts.Lowry told Hearts TV: “I’ve been at Rangers all my life, so to step out of my comfort zone is something I’m really looking forward to.“I’ve played at Tynecastle a few times and it’s always a stadium I love coming to.“It’s so tight and there’s so much energy around the place – it’s a great place to play football.“I want to get going and play in front of the fans at Tynecastle, and repay Steven Naismith and Frankie McAvoy’s faith in bringing me here.“This was definitely the right place to come, the style of play really suits me.“I’m very creative, my first thought is always forward.

I like to play passes that not many people see.“I’ll work hard for the team and do my bit off the ball, so I can hopefully create chances in better positions.“There just seems to be a buzz around the place.

Like I said, I just want to be out playing in front of the Hearts fans as quick as possible.”Head coach Frankie McAvoy told the club’s website: “The opportunity to bring Alex in came around quickly, and we’re delighted to get it done.“He is a very highly regarded prospect, with good