Hibs keeper Ma-Kalambay wants new contract

Last updated : 03 December 2009 By Steve Forbes

Hibs goalkeeper Yves Ma-Kalambay has today said he would like to hold talks with the club over a new contract.

The 6ft 6in Belgian international goalkeeper was signed by ex Hibs manager John Collins on a 3-year-deal from Chelsea in 2006, a deal that reportedly cost the club £250,000 in compensation.

His contract at Easter Road is up this summer, ‘Maka’ can talk to interested clubs about a pre-contract agreement from January 1st, but he is keen to stay in Edinburgh.

Ma-Kalambay has struggled to hold down a regular spot in the Hibees first team this season, due to the form of Graham Stack, who signed from English Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the summer.

The 23-year-old said:

"Of course I want to stay here, this is the club that gave me the opportunity as a youngster and I will always be grateful.

“Hibs are definitely in my heart, it is here I played my first match.

"I just want to know what is going to happen to me but so far nothing has been said.

"I am sure there will be talks to sort out my future but it will be between Hibs, me, my agent and my family to see what is best."

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