Daniel Stendel has paid tribute to Hearts after leaving the club.
The German manager has left Tynecastle after just six months at the club, with Robbie Neilson taking over in the dugout.
In a message posted to his Twitter account, Stendel spoke fondly of the club, the city and the fans.
He said: "Due to COVID-19 and the decision of the Scottisch(sic) Professional Football League (SPFL) to stop the league and send Heart of Midlothian into the Championship my contract at the Hearts is not valid any more.
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"Although my stay at this wonderful club was rather short (and much shorter than expected) I really appreciated working for that club.
"I was working trustfully together with the board, enjoyed that city and the enthusiastic supporters and sportive-wise we were on the right track also.
"Unfortunately we couldn't follow up and continue our path together.
"I wish this great club, all their employees and fans all the best for the future, hopefully you can promote shortly again and we will see each other again one day at Tynecastle. Stay safe and healthy everybody! Daniel."
