Hibs have today confirmed that former St Mirren starlet John McGinn has signed for the club.
The 20-year-old has been tied down to Easter Road for the long term, a 4-year-deal.
McGinn joins the Hibees after the club agreed a £120,000 compensation fee with the Buddies.
Speaking to the official website, the Scotland U21 international said:
“There were other options available, but once I weighed it all up I quickly realised that Hibs was the right move for me at this stage in my career.
“The manager is really ambitious and I wanted to be part of his plans to move Hibs forward and get the club back into the Premiership.
“I’m still a young player and I believe Alan Stubbs will help me to develop into becoming a better player.
“I’m looking forward to helping the team win games and to show the club’s supporters what I’m capable of.”
Hibs boss Alan Stubbs added:
“We’re delighted that John has signed for the club – his arrival symbolises our ambitions for the future.
“He is an extremely talented young player with huge potential and I’m looking forward to seeing John continue his development here at Hibernian.
“John had other options, so we’re really pleased that he has chosen Hibernian and the aim is for him to achieve his career goals at our club.”
McGinn becomes the Hibees 7th summer signing, a fantastic piece of business by the club.