Hibernian signs midfielder Azeem Abdulai from Leyton Orient
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Hibernian FC has signed midfielder Azeem Abdulai from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee, finalizing the deal on July 4, 2026. The 23-year-old Glasgow native has signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club. Abdulai, formerly with Celtic, Leicester City, and Swansea City, has made 65 appearances for Orient, including 41 last season. Hibs' head coach David Gray expressed confidence in Abdulai's athleticism and technical ability, emphasizing the player's potential to enhance midfield competition. He joins Hibs as their third summer acquisition, following the signings of Jason Kerr and Callum Wright.
- •Azeem Abdulai signed a three-year deal with Hibernian
- •He previously played for Leyton Orient in League One
- •Abdulai has experience in youth setups at Celtic and Swansea
- •This is Hibernian's third signing of the summer
- •Hibs aims to improve squad depth for the upcoming season
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hibs buy midfielder Abdulai from Orient
"Hibernian have signed "athletic, aggressive, technically secure" former Scotland Under-21 midfielder Azeem Abdulai from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old has been given a three-year contract by the Scottish Premiership club. Born in Glasgow, Abdulai came through the Celtic, Leicester City and Swansea City youth ranks before making his first-team breakthrough with the Welsh club.
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