Rangers forward Glenn Middleton joins Hibernian on loan

By Max Mathews

Image: Glenn Middleton enjoyed a breakthrough season at Rangers last term

Glenn Middleton has joined Hibernian from Rangers on a season-long loan deal.

The 19-year-old scored five goals and contributed five assists for Rangers last season as Steven Gerrard's side finished second in the Scottish Premiership.

Image: Middleton scored five goals and created another five last campaign

Middleton, who signed a five-year contract with Rangers in October, has featured for Scotland at every age group up to and including the U21s alongside future Hibs team-mates Oli Shaw and Ryan Porteous.

Head coach Paul Heckingbottom said: "Our supporters will enjoy watching Glenn play.

Jermain Defoe's hat-trick rounded off a jubilant week for Rangers as they hammered 10-man Hibernian 6-1 at Ibrox

"He's direct, quick and will add different qualities to the squad. From our conversations he's clearly desperate to play for this club."

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Former Norwich prospect Middleton, who will wear the number 19 shirt, reportedly received interest from Dutch second-tier side NAC Breda as well as Hibs but he eventually finalised his move to Easter Road.

He added: "I'm really pleased to have everything sorted and I just can't wait to get started.

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"I know I'll need to work hard to make a good impression and that Paul has a lot of good players to choose from, but I'd love to be involved on Saturday against Greenock Morton."

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