Hibernian have signed 19-year-old midfielder Nohan Kenneh on a three-year deal from Leeds.
{The teenager} will sign up for up with Lee Johnson’s squad when his contract with the Premier League membership expires on the finish of subsequent month.
Kenneh stepped forward in the course of the West Yorkshire aspect’s academy and made their league matchday squad on 13 events.
Newly-appointed Hibs supervisor Johnson described the signing of the Liberia-born defender – capped by way of England at under-16 and under-17 degree – as “an actual coup”.
“We are extremely joyful to welcome Nohan to Hibernian FC,” he instructed the Hibs site. “He provides one thing additional to our squad and despite the fact that his number one place is defensive midfield, he additionally gives us the flexibility to play on the again.
“He is a tender participant with a large presence and numerous high quality. He has an actual need to broaden and play first-team soccer frequently.
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New Hibernian supervisor Lee Johnson believes he has inherited a just right squad however it’s one that wishes to conform to carry good fortune again to Easter Highway
“Nohan has had pastime from round the United Kingdom and in a foreign country, so this signing is an actual coup for us. To achieve his attainable, he has to have the appropriate perspective and need to be the most productive he can.
“We’re having a look ahead to operating with him and alluring him to the Hibs circle of relatives.”
Hibs head of recruitment Ian Gordon believes Kenneh has lots scope for construction at Easter Highway.
“Nohan is a in reality thrilling younger participant that has numerous attainable and quite a few high quality attributes that can are compatible our taste of play,” he mentioned.
David Marshall has signed for Hibernian
“This suits the type we’re looking to introduce right here at Hibernian, bringing in younger, gifted avid gamers that won’t handiest support our first group, however ones that we will turn out to be even higher avid gamers.
“It is a in reality sure signing for the membership.”
His signing comes after the Easter Highway membership introduced Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall had agreed a two-year-deal on the membership.
The 37-year-old will sign up for subsequent month when his contract expires at QPR and can supply festival to Matt Macey and Kevin Dabrowski.
