Hibs have announced the loan signing of defensive midfielder Daniel Barlaser.
The defensive midfielder joins on a season-long loan from English Championship side Middlesbrough.
A product of Newcastle United’s Academy, the now 28-year-old has spent the last three years playing regularly in the second-tier of English football with Boro and Rotherham United.
To date, Barlaser has made over 250 senior career appearances – the majority of which in the English Championship and League One, scoring 21 goals.
On the signing of the defensive midfielder, Hibs head coach David Gray said: “We’re delighted to add someone of Daniel’s experience to the middle of our midfield.
“We wanted to add another versatile midfielder to the squad, and Daniel has proved that he is capable of playing that role at a very high, competitive level.
“He has good positional awareness, reads the game well, and is calm in possession of the ball. We are looking forward to working with him for the rest of the season.”
Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “There’s no doubt that we’ve been in the market for another midfielder this summer, but we’ve had to be patient and thorough.
“I am delighted to get someone of Daniel’s ability and experience on transfer deadline day and add another good character to our dressing room.
“I’d like to thank Middlesbrough for how they’ve conducted themselves during the negotiations, and I look forward to seeing him in green and white moving forward.”
