Hibs have tonight confirmed that striker Eliezer Mayenda has joined from Sunderland.
The 18-year-old Spaniard has joined the Hibees until the end of the season.
Mayenda joined the Black Cats from French side Sochaux for about £1m in the summer and has made 5 appearances in the Championship already.
Hibs boss Nick Montgomery, speaking to the official club website said:
“Eliezer is a player we’ve been monitoring and once the interest came in for Harry (McKirdy), we had a list of potential replacements on our recruitment list.
"With only a few hours remaining we spoke to Sunderland, and I had a phone call with the player and club. He had a few options on the table and after a discussion with his representatives, he decided he would like to join us until the end of the season.
“He’s a powerful, attacking player with lots of energy who can play both central and out-wide.
“At 18, he’s already played Championship football and is highly regarded at Sunderland with a big future ahead of him. He will complete our recruitment for January and add more depth to the squad.”
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A surprise final signing for the Hibees on transfer deadline day!!
With Harry McKirdy heading back to Swindon on loan, his departure opened up a gap in the squad.
Monty has moved quickly to land the player.
Welcome to the Hibees Eliezer!!
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