Hibs sign 16-year old Reuben McAllister for six-figure fee
The teenager has moved to Hibernian from Bristol City
Last updated 13th Jul 2022
Hibernian have spent a six-figure fee to secure the signing of young prospect Reuben McAllister.
The 16-year old joins from Bristol City and has put pen to paper on a three-year deal.
McAllister has been linked with several English Premier League clubs while rising through the ranks.
He joins the Easter Road club where his dad, Jamie, is assistant manager.
It comes after Hibs sold youth academy product Josh Doig to Hellas Verona for a fee of around £3million.
Academy director Steve Kean told the club's official website: “Bringing a player of Reuben’s ability is a real coup for Hibernian FC. 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.”