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Kieron Bowie has become Hibernian’s club-record sale after the Scotland striker joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal.<\/b><\/p>\n
Hibs have not disclosed the exact fee received for Bowie, but they say it “substantially exceeds” the \u00a34.4m Celtic paid for midfielder Scott Brown in 2007.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for the Easter Road outfit after signing from Fulham in 2024.<\/p>\n
“Firstly, I would like to thank Kieron for the way he has conducted himself over the last 18 months,” Hibs head coach David Gray said. <\/p>\n
“He has been a pleasure to coach and he has been fantastic to work with both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n
“This is a life-changing move for him and his family. He has a bright career ahead of him and we wish him every success in Italy and in the future moving forward.”<\/p>\n
Hibs rejected a bid from Verona<\/a> earlier this week, but Bowie travelled to Milan to undergo a medical<\/a> after a second offer was accepted.<\/p>\n The fee could rise if certain add-ons in the deal are met, while Hibs also have a sell-on clause. <\/p>\n Verona are bottom of Serie A – four points from safety – before Saturday’s match at Cagliari. <\/p>\n “I would like to wish Kieron all the best with his move,” Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added. <\/p>\n “It has been a joy to watch him develop during his time at Hibs and see him progress through the international youth squads before making his first senior Scotland cap.<\/p>\n “There has always been speculation over Kieron, with several clubs submitting bids over the course of the transfer window. We have worked hard to secure a deal that reflects his true value and one that is in the best interests of Hibernian and all parties involved.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n