Hibs transfer news - done deal as 'creativity' added with second signing of summer recruitment drive
Former Leicester City prospect joins central defender Kerr amid competition for services
Hibs have completed their second signing of the summer transfer window. And new midfielder Callum Wright has been hailed as a source of ‘creativity’ by Easter Road boss David Gray.
The versatile former Plymouth Argyle regular spent last season on loan at Wigan Athletic, where he played alongside fellow new recruit Jason Kerr. Wright was an absolute stand-out for the League One side - and swept the board at the club’s end of season awards.
The former Leicester City prospect, who has signed a three-year deal subject to Scottish FA clearance, was named Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season during his year-long loan from Plymouth Argyle. He joins as a free agent after the expiry of his contract at Plymouth, with Hibs fending off competition from Wigan and other English clubs to secure his services.
Gray hailed the arrival of a player who is renowned for his energy and technical ability, describing the multiple title winner – he has won league crowns with Cheltenham and Plymouth – as a genuine all-rounder, the gaffer saying: “We’re delighted Callum has committed his future to the club and we can’t wait for him to get started. He has all the traits you want in a midfielder; high energy, excellent work-rate, creativity and an eye for goal.
“He is coming off the back of a very impressive season at Wigan and it is extremely beneficial that he has arrived with a full pre-season ahead of him and a good opportunity to gel with the group.”
Hibs saw off Wigan competition
Hibs sporting Malky Mackay confirmed that the Edinburgh side had faced competition for Wright’s services, saying: “Callum is a player who attracted a lot of interest from various clubs, so we are delighted to get this deal over the line at the beginning of the window. He is exactly the type of character that we want to bring into the building and he has fantastic attributes as a player too.
“He knows what it takes to win, and he has a brilliant work ethic and willingness to do well. We welcome him and his family to Hibernian FC and look forward to seeing him out on the pitch.”