Friday August 8th 2025
Defensive midfielder Miguel Chaiwa. Photo credit Cameron Allan.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
Hibs have announced the permanent signing of young defensive midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, subject to work permit approval.
The 21-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee from Swiss Super League side BSC Young Boys, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. Hibs also have an option to extend his contract by a further campaign.
The athletic midfielder joined BSC Young Boys in the summer of 2022 and worked his way into their First Team set-up, going onto make 31 appearances in all competitions. 15 of those came during the 2024/25 campaign, including Champions League appearances against Galatasaray, Celtic, and Red Star Belgrade. He also lifted the Swiss Cup and the Swiss Super League with Young Boys in the 2022/23 campaign.
On the international front, Chaiwa has earned 11 senior caps for the Zambia National Team.
On the signing of the midfielder, Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray commented:
“We’re pleased to bring Miguel to the Club, he adds strength to our midfield options.
“He’s a young, athletic player that has a lot of potential. He’s keen to learn and develop, and we look forward to working with him and helping him to progress.”
Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay added:
“Miguel is a young player that we’ve been impressed with for some time. There’s been a lot of interest in him across Europe and we’re delighted he’s chosen to join Hibs as the next step in his career.
“He’s a talented youngster who has a lot of potential, and has the attributes to be a success in the Scottish game. I look forward to seeing him in green and white, and to see how he progresses during his time with us.”
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