Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett has signed a one-year contract with ScotlandBԪַs Hibernian.
The 34-year-old from Brampton, Ont., was with ScotlandBԪַs Aberdeen most recently, signing a short-term contact in February that lasted the remainder of the season.
Hoilett has won 63 caps for Canada and saw action in all three games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Before Aberdeen, Hoilett had been without a club since his contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps expired at the end of the year. His club resume also includes stints with EnglandBԪַs Blackburn Rovers, Reading, Queens Park Rangers, WalesBԪַ Cardiff City and GermanyBԪַs FC St. Pauli and SC Paderborn 07.
BԪַJunior is someone who has been on our radar, especially after his positive end to the season with Aberdeen,BԪַ said Hibs head coach David Gray. BԪַThroughout his career heBԪַs played at a very high level and adapted well to Scottish football last season.
BԪַHe adds extra options and quality to the final third, alongside leadership and experience to the dressing room.BԪַ
In 15 games with Aberdeen, Hoilett contributed to 11 goals (eight assists and three goals), with eight of those coming in the final five games of the season.
BԪַI enjoyed my time at Aberdeen and I got a good taste of Scottish football up there,BԪַ Hoilett told Hibs TV. BԪַThe fans are passionate, and football is like a religion up here.BԪַ
The Canadian Press