Hibs’ Academy graduate Sean Mackie agrees two-year contract extension

Hibs’ Academy graduate Sean Mackie has agreed a two-year
extension to his contract, which now runs until the summer of 2022.

The 20-year-old made his debut for Hibs as an 18-year-old
back in April 2017, when he featured in the 3-2 win over Raith Rovers in the
Championship.

Since then Mackie has gone from strength to strength thanks
to his hard work on the training pitch, in the gym and with the club’s sports
psychologist.

Head Coach Paul Heckingbottom said: “Sean is someone who
made a lot of progress last season and had a taste of first-team football, but
he knows that is just the start and that he has to apply himself on a daily
basis to make that next step.

“Thankfully, with the type of boy that he is, application is
never in doubt.

“Sean has moved into the first-team dressing room now, where
he is surrounded by good professionals, and he will have an opportunity to play
his part.

“It’s up to Sean to take advantage of that chance when it
comes.”

Mackie added: “I’m delighted to have signed the contract
extension and I appreciate the faith that the manager and the club have in me.

“The same goes for the guys in the Academy who have helped
me every step of the way.

“This is a club where you will get a chance if you deserve
it and I really want to build on last season.

“I ticked off a few personal firsts but you can’t really
consider yourself a first-team players until you’re making an impression
consistently. That’s my goal now.”