Nohan Kenneh has revealed the key reason behind his decision to join Hibs.
The highly-rated 19-year-old has joined Lee Johnson's Easter Road journey on a three-year pre-contract from Leeds United.
He will officially join on July 1 alongside David Marshall as the first two recruits under Shaun Maloney's successor.
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Kenneh is delighted to be hooking up with the capital outfit and says Johnson's vision for the club was a major factor in deciding to join Hibs.
He said: "I’m very happy to be here. I know it’s a great club, with a great fan base, and I can’t wait to get started. The project was key. When I spoke to the manager he really sold me on the project.
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"I feel like when I come here it’s a massive step for me, I know that, but I feel like I’m ready for the challenge.
"That’s the main aim for any player, challenging yourself and going up against teams that have got better quality.
"I’ve been around Leeds first-team for a while and I feel like this is the right step for me. It’s massive but I feel like it’s the right step for me and my family.
"The biggest thing for me now is just to kick on and work hard."
