Hibs young goalkeeper Ben Vickery has officially joined English Premier League side Manchester City on a permanent transfer.
The Club has received a substantial fee for the 16-year-old and the deal includes a sell-on.
Vickery joined Hibs aged 10 and developed during his time in the Club’s Academy, going on to feature for Darren McGregor’s Under-18s last season at the tender age of 15.
Alongside impressing in Hibs’ Academy, the young ‘keeper has also been involved with Scotland’s youth set-up, featuring for their Under-16s.
Hibs Sporting Director Malky Mackay said: “Ben is a young player with a lot of potential, which is why there was a lot of interest in him from elite clubs below the border. Developing young players with this potential is credit to our staff and the Hibernian FC Academy.
“When clubs like Manchester City show interest in one of our young players, understandably it becomes an opportunity that’s difficult for them to turn down.
“After Ben’s successful trial, we worked hard with Manchester City to get a deal that represented his true value rather than the player running his contract down and Hibs receiving the usual training compensation.
“We’d like to thank Manchester City for how they conducted themselves during the negotiations, and wish Ben all the best for the future.”
