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Alan Galindo

Hibs sign Momodou Bojang on loan as Lee Johnson completes third summer transfer

Lee Johnson has made his third signing as Hibs boss after capturing Momodou Bojang on loan.

The striker joins from Gambia-based side Rainbow FC for a year, with the Easter Road side holding an option to sign him permanently.

The pacey striker is on the verge of a call-up to the Gambia senior squad after impressing at Under-20s level.

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He finished top scorer for his nation's U-20s and U-17s during his time in those age groups, and helped Gambia to a third place finish in the U-20 African Cup of Nations.

Last season he spent the campaign in Portugal featuring for Famalicao's Under-23s.

The hitman scored six goals in 17 games and will now test himself in Scotland's top flight with Hibs.

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Speaking to Hibs' official website about his latest recruit, Johnson said: “We welcome Momodou to the club with open arms.

“There was a lot of interest in him from Portugal, Sweden, and in the MLS, but he chose Hibs to be his home.

“He’s a player that’s incredibly hungry to succeed and I’m looking forward to seeing how quickly he can adapt to the Scottish game.

“I’m really pleased that we have an option to turn his loan into a permanent transfer as it gives him an added incentive to be a real success with us.”

Head of Recruitment Ian Gordon added: “We have done a lot of work on Momodou and he has a lot of physical and technical attributes that stand out at his age.

“His data matches the positional profile that Lee Johnson wants from his attacking players, and he’s determined to reach his potential.

“The loan is a great option for us to see how he settles in Scotland and develops as a player.”

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