Josh Doig pens new Hibs contract as youngster signs on at Easter Road until 2025

Hibs defender Josh Doig has signed a new deal with the Easter Road side, tying him to the club until the summer of 2025.
Josh Doig has put pen to paper on a new Hibs dealJosh Doig has put pen to paper on a new Hibs deal
Josh Doig has put pen to paper on a new Hibs deal

The 18-year-old has impressed in his debut season in green and white, and scored his first senior goal in last weekend’s 2-0 win against Hamilton.

The Evening News revealed this week that the teenager – who has already been linked with a host of clubs including Arsenal and Manchester City – was in talks over a new deal with the Capital club.

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A delighted Doig said: “I’m grateful for the new contract and the club’s faith in me.

“This season has gone better than I could have hoped for and it doesn’t seem that long ago that my family were with me at the training ground to sign my first professional contract.

“I owe the gaffer, the backroom staff and my team-mates a lot for giving me the opportunity to do what I love and for helping me whenever I’ve needed it.

“I’ve said it often enough, but I get unbelievable support from the senior players here. A young player couldn’t wish to be in a better dressing-room.

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“I said when I signed the first professional contract that it was an important step, but it was only one step and the same applies to this one.”

Doig is eager to experience European competition and playing in front of a full house at Easter Road, and feels he is in a good place to further his development.

He continued: “I know what I want to improve on, and I want to do whatever it takes to stay in the team and make sure we have a strong finish to the season.

“I’ve still not really had the chance to play in front of a full Easter Road or experience European football. If we were able to do both next season it would be another dream come true.”

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Head coach Jack Ross added: “I’m delighted that Josh has taken the decision to sign a new contract and I think it’s testament to the belief that the players have in what we’re trying to build here.

“He’s deserved all the plaudits that have come his way because he’s worked so hard on his game and he is a pleasure to coach.

“My job is to continue to improve him, on and off the pitch, because I think we’re just scratching the surface of his full potential.”

Graeme Mathie, the club’s sporting director, said: “It’s great to be able to announce Josh’s new long-term contract.

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“It was around a year ago that he signed his second professional contract before going on loan to Queen’s Park and his progression since joining in pre-season with the first team has merited another revision of his terms.

“Full credit goes to Jack and the staff group for how they continue to work with Josh in all aspects of his game and he is an example to all young players that rewards will come when you apply yourself fully as he continues to do.

“We are all excited to see where his talent and potential can take him in the future. I have no doubt he’ll be involved in many other memorable moments in the green and white.”

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