Hibs sign central defender Warren O’Hora 25 on three-year deal

Hibs have announced the signing of central defender Warren O’Hora

The 25-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal and joins the Hibees following the expiration of his contract at English League Two side MK Dons.

Making almost 200 career appearances to date, O’Hora made his professional debut aged 18 at Bohemians before making a switch to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

He was named the Seagulls’ Young (Academy) Player of the Year in 2020 before gaining senior football with MK Dons. He became a regular with the Milton Keynes outfit, signed permanently and went on to make over 150 appearances for them, alongside captaining them on occasion.

Internationally, O’Hora has been capped by the Republic of Ireland’s Under-18s and Under-19s.

On the signing, Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring Warren to the Club. 

“As a defender, he’s a brave, aggressive organiser, with great leadership qualities. He’s very comfortable on the ball and confident playing out from the back. We look forward to working with him.”

Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “It’s great to be able to welcome Warren to Hibernian FC. 

“When I came to the Club, it was clear that we needed to strengthen at centre-half and introduce more leaders into the First Team group.

“Warren is a strong modern-day defender, a top professional, and is another good person to add to the dressing room. We look forward to seeing him in action.”