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Blues land Hibs ace Cleland

  • Post published:2 January 2026

We are delighted to welcome 2024/25 Hibernian Academy Player of the Year Dean Cleland on loan until the end of the season.

Cleland netted 38 goals in all competitions for Hibs’ Under 18 side last season, playing a key role in their CAS Elite Youth League title success.

The teenager was called up to the Scotland Under 19 training camp in June, and most recently scored a wonder goal against Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Youth League.

Having been monitored by Chris Aitken and his staff since the summer, the 18 year old goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s home meeting with Edinburgh City.