Connor Young's move from Hibs to Rangers has been confirmed.
The teenage striker was an impressive performer in the Hibees' under-18 side last term, scoring 25 times as they clinched European football for this term. League title glory was claimed on points-per-game basis, but there's two other promising strikers in Leith, Ethan Laidaw and Josh O'Connor. Young's exit has been agreed to allow that duo more opportunities, with Hibs netting a five-figure sum from the Rangers deal on top of a 'sizeable sell-on' clause.
Academy Director Steve Kean said: “Connor was part of a very successful U18 side last season and scored a lot of goals, so it’s no surprise that there has been interest in him. Last season there were a number of scouts from Scotland and England watching our games, which is testament to the young players we have in the Academy and the coaching curriculum that we’re offering at Hibernian FC.
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“Alongside Ethan Laidlaw and Josh O’Connor, Connor was one of the strikers that did well last season, and his departure allows those two to have a clearer pathway towards the First Team.
“We’re really excited about the potential that Ethan and Josh have. Ethan was away with Scotland’s Under-17s this summer for the Euros, and Josh made a cameo appearance for the first team last season away at Aberdeen.
"They’re both pacey strikers that love to get in-behind defences and cause opposition players problems.
“We received a very good amount for Connor, alongside his sell-on, and that allows us to give more opportunities to Ethan and Josh.
"We have a strong belief that if they can continue their upward trajectory, they have every chance to be First Team players in the future.”
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