Dismissing the theory his client was on the verge of quitting the game, Pinilla's agent yesterday confirmed the wayward star was heading back to Edinburgh from Santiago.

"Mauricio is definitely going back," said Hugo Rubio. "He has a contract with Hearts but at the moment I cannot say what will happen. He is very happy to go back and hopes to do well next season."

Pinilla is on-loan at Hearts from Inter Milan.