Hibs have confirmed the signing of St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis, subject to registration.
The versatile former Scotland Under-21 international has agreed a five-year deal at Easter Road and moves for an undisclosed fee.
Magennis was initially handed his Buddies debut as an 18-year-old – coincidentally against Hibernian – by current Hibs’ Head Coach Jack Ross back in October 2016.
Ross told Hibernian TV: “Kyle is someone who impressed me from the first time I worked with him and he’s progressed really well since I gave him his debut.
“If there is a profile of the kind of player we are looking to bring to the club to add to the group then Kyle fits it.
“He is young, hungry, can play in a number of positions and has plenty room for improvement. Importantly, he is someone who wants to improve.
“On top of that, he’s someone who has shown leadership qualities from an early age. You can never have too many of those types.”
Magennis added: “I’m really happy to be a Hibernian player. It’s a proud moment for me and my family.
“Everyone knows what St Mirren means to me as a club – in terms of giving me an opportunity to begin with and my overall development – but this was a challenge that excited me and that I really wanted to take on.
“I know what the gaffer and the coaching staff expect, and they know how to get the best out of me.
“The team has enjoyed a great start to the new season, and I want to play my part to see how far we can take it.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining the club.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
