Hibs have announced the permanent signing of young defensive midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, subject to work permit approval.
The 21-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee from Swiss Super League side BSC Young Boys, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. Hibs also have an option to extend his contract by a further campaign.
The athletic midfielder joined BSC Young Boys in the summer of 2022 and worked his way into their First Team set-up, going onto make 31 appearances in all competitions.
Fifteen of those came during the 2024/25 campaign, including Champions League appearances against Galatasaray, Celtic, and Red Star Belgrade.
He also lifted the Swiss Cup and the Swiss Super League with Young Boys in the 2022/23 campaign.
On the international front, Chaiwa has earned 11 senior caps for the Zambia National Team.
On the signing of the midfielder, Hibs Head Coach David Gray said: “We’re pleased to bring Miguel to the Club, he adds strength to our midfield options.
“He’s a young, athletic player that has a lot of potential. He’s keen to learn and develop, and we look forward to working with him and helping him to progress.”
Hibs Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “Miguel is a young player that we’ve been impressed with for some time. There’s been a lot of interest in him across Europe and we’re delighted he’s chosen to join Hibs as the next step in his career.
“He’s a talented youngster who has a lot of potential, and has the attributes to be a success in the Scottish game. I look forward to seeing him in green and white, and to see how he progresses during his time with us.”
