Hibs bank club-record fee as Bowie joins Verona

Kieron Bowie has become Hibernian’s club-record sale after the Scotland striker joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Hibs have not disclosed the exact fee received for Bowie, but they say it “substantially exceeds” the £4.4m Celtic paid for midfielder Scott Brown in 2007.

The 23-year-old scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for the Easter Road outfit after signing from Fulham in 2024.

“Firstly, I would like to thank Kieron for the way he has conducted himself over the last 18 months,” Hibs head coach David Gray said.

“He has been a pleasure to coach and he has been fantastic to work with both on and off the pitch.

“This is a life-changing move for him and his family. He has a bright career ahead of him and we wish him every success in Italy and in the future moving forward.”

Hibs rejected a bid from Verona earlier this week, but Bowie travelled to Milan to undergo a medical after a second offer was accepted.

The fee could rise if certain add-ons in the deal are met, while Hibs also have a sell-on clause.

Verona are bottom of Serie A – four points from safety – before Saturday’s match at Cagliari.

“I would like to wish Kieron all the best with his move,” Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added.

“It has been a joy to watch him develop during his time at Hibs and see him progress through the international youth squads before making his first senior Scotland cap.