Youngsters Agree First Pro Contracts!

Six talented youngsters have signed their first professional contracts, committing their future to Hibernian FC.

Adam Buckley, Luke Davidson, Lewis Gillie, Josh McDonald, Jamie McMurdo, and Ryan Mallon have all agreed professional deals – a huge day for any young footballer!

All six players have put pen-to-paper on new deals as they continue their development under the tutelage of Gareth Evans, Guillaume Beuzelin, and Darren McGregor.

Born in March 2008, Adam Buckley impressed when he featured for McGregor’s under-18s last season. The midfielder joined Hibs from Musselburgh Windsor in 2023 and has now signed his first professional deal!

Luke Davidson has signed his first professional contract at Hibs. The young midfielder, who previously played for Musselburgh Windsor, has impressed during his time in the Academy and scored in our pre-season friendly against Middlesborough building up to the current campaign.

Young defender Lewis Gillie also stepped up to the under-18s last season and put in some impressive performances! Prior to penning his first pro deal with Hibs, he played for Musselburgh Windsor and in the Gala Fairydean Rovers Academy.

Supporters might remember the name Josh McDonald from our friendly against Raith Rovers back in March. The midfielder scored our fifth goal in Lewis Vaughan’s testimonial match. He was also a regular for the under-18s setting up and scoring a number of goals. McDonald has previously played for Hutchison Vale and Celtic, before penning his first professional deal this summer!

Born in May 2007, Jamie McMurdo has now penned his first professional deal! The young winger joined the Club from Tranent back in 2018 has progressed well through the Academy, becoming a regular for the under-18s.

Goalkeeper Ryan Mallon was virtually ever-present for McGregor’s under-18s last season. Born in February 2007, the youngster joined Hibs from Livingston Football Boys Club in 2017 and progressed through the Academy set-up. He’s also featured for our Development Squad.

Hibernian FC Academy Director, Gareth Evans commented: "Signing your first professional contract is a very proud day for any young footballer and one they will remember for the rest of their lives. 

"Each of these young lads is thoroughly deserving of their new contracts and we are looking forward to watching them progress for the U18s and Hibs Dev Squad over the course of the new season!"