HIBERNIAN have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Reuben McAllister on a three-year deal.
The midfielder - son of Easter Road assistant manager Jamie McAllister - has completed a move from Bristol City and will join up with the Leith club's development team.
The youngster broke into the English outfit's Under-23s side at the age of 15 and Hibs academy director Steve Kean believes the future is bright for McAllister.
“Bringing a player of Reuben’s ability is a real coup for Hibernian FC," Kean told the club's website. "We beat off a lot of competition from top English Premier League sides to bring him here.
“He’s a left-footed creative midfielder who has a real ability on the ball; he can see a pass and loves opening up defences. Alongside that, he’s not afraid to put his foot in and to win the ball back.
“Our games’ programme will help him with the transition from youth football to men’s football. Some weeks he will face elite youth players, then the next he will face senior pros. These experiences will stretch him, and push on his overall development as a player.
“He is a real talent and someone we’re really excited to work with and welcome to Hibernian FC.”
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