Hibernian has made a significant signing in the form of Sofie Keenan, a 20-year-old Northern Irish full-back, who has joined the club from Glentoran on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Keenan, who has already made over 70 appearances in the NIFL Premiership and played in the Champions League, was a key player in Glentoran's title-winning campaign in 2025 and was named young player of the year that season. Her performance and potential caught the attention of Hibernian, leading to this transfer.
Keenan expressed her excitement about the move, stating, 'I'm absolutely buzzing to be here. I think it's a really special moment for me and my family, moving to a full-time environment and a professional club. It was something I couldn't turn down. I think this is the right step for me. It came at the perfect time. Hibs is such a massive club and it's something I want to be part of, so it's special to be here.'
Hibernian's head coach, Joelle Murray, highlighted the potential of Keenan, saying, 'Sofie is a really exciting signing for Hibs. She is a young player with huge potential and a Northern Ireland youth national team international who has already shown her quality at a high level. She's a quality left-footed left-back, composed on the ball and provides plenty of energy and ability going forward. She'll be a fantastic addition to the squad and I'm looking forward to seeing her develop further in green and white.'
Keenan's move to Hibernian marks a new chapter in her career, providing her with the opportunity to further her development in a top-tier club and potentially represent Hibernian in future competitions.
