Hibs star Martin Boyle has joined Al-Faisaly in a deal that is set to net the Easter Road side £3 million for their star man.
The 28-year-old headed out to Saudi Arabia on Friday after sealing his switch and has penned a long-term deal to star in the Saudi Pro League.
Boyle was beloved at Easter Road, netting 60 goals in 248 appearances during eight seasons at the club and the deal moved quickly after he was omitted from the clash with Cove Rangers.
The Australia international has now secured a lucrative financial package to swap the Premiership for Al-Faisaly.
And now Hibs boss Shaun Maloney will likely look to strengthen his squad in the final third after his most important forward's exit.
Hibs chief Ben Kensell told the club's website: “We’d like to begin by thanking Martin Boyle for everything he’s done for Hibernian FC over the last seven-years. He created some really special memories with us and gave everything for the supporters.
“Letting Martin go was a difficult decision to make as he’s an important player for us, but equally when a player is presented with a life-changing option in-front of him and makes it clear that it’s an option he’d like to take, then we have to listen.
“Discussion have been ongoing for a long period with Martin, and he understood our stance. We took a firm, but fair approach and he conducted himself incredibly well during what’s been a difficult period for him, and we thank him for that.
“We wish him all the best for the future, and he will always be welcome back at Hibernian FC.”
