Ex Hibs star branded 'top talent' after summer move as he exits Premier League club after transfer fee paid
The striker was at Tottenham and spent time out on loan at Hibs last season.
An English League One side have hailed the capture of a player from Tottenham following his loan spell with Hibs.
Dane Scarlett made 27 senior appearances for Spurs as he emerged as one of their brightest prospects and remains a club record breaker by occupying their youngest-ever player on the European football scene slot. Development has stalled in recent seasons though and he scored just once in a loan to Hibs in the second half of last term, although that goal was memorable, a winner away to Rangers.
Leyton Orient have now paid an undisclosed fee to land the forward on a long-term deal and boss Richie Wellens insists he can help Scarlett find a permanent home after Tottenham.
Who has Dane Scarlett signed for?
Wellens said: "Dane became available late in the window and he's someone with huge potential as a young player. We hope and believe that we can help him fulfil that potential. He's had a few different loans, and experienced different clubs. We're now giving him a home and if he can come here and feel the love, and have a really good season, he will show the top talent he is."
Scarlett said of the permanent deal: “I’m very happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I want to play and help contribute with goals. It’s my first permanent deal and I’m excited to get the next chapter of my career going.”
A Tottenham statement reads: “We have reached agreement with Leyton Orient for the transfer of Dane Scarlett. A product of our Academy, the 22-year-old forward progressed through our age groups to make his first team debut against Ludogorets in the Europa League in November, 2020, becoming the youngest player to ever feature in a competitive match for the Club. Across all competitions, he made 27 senior appearances in our colours, scoring once.
“Having spent time on loan with Portsmouth, Ipswich Town, Oxford United and most recently Scottish side Hibernian, Dane netted his first competitive goal for us in a Europa League fixture against Elfsborg in January, 2025, in a 3-0 win, playing his part in our journey to European success. Still our youngest player to feature in a European fixture, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against West Bromwich Albion in February, 2021.
“An England Under-21 international, Dane helped the Young Lions win the Under-19 European Championship in 2022. He has five appearances to his name for his country’s Under-21 side and two goals. We thank Dane for his contribution and wish him well for the future.”
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