Lee Johnson has urged Ryan Porteous to put pen to paper on a new deal at Hibs as he labelled the defender a 'spiritual leader' both on and off the pitch.
The 23-year-old was the matchwinner at Easter Road as Hibs made it four wins on the bounce in the Premiership to move into third place. It's back to back games that the stopper has netted in since landing his first Scotland cap and winning huge plaudits for his performance against Ukraine in Poland.
Porteous is a first name on the team-sheet in the capital with his boss revealing he has been offered a 'fantastic deal' to remain at the club with his contract expiring in the summer. He is yet to decide on his future but Johnson is certain the 'loved and respected' defender would be best placed staying on in Leith.
