Kilmarnock striker Joe Hugill has committed his future to the club after signing a contract extension that will keep him at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park until the summer of 2028.

The 22-year-old forward joined Killie on a permanent transfer from Manchester United in January 2026, initially putting pen to paper on an 18-month deal.

After patiently waiting for his opportunity, Hugill became a key figure in Kilmarnock Football Club manager Neil McCann’s side, producing a sensational run of form during the closing months of the 2025/26 campaign.

The striker finished the season as Killie’s joint-top goalscorer, finding the net eight times alongside Tyreece John-Jules. Hugill also added two assists in his 15 appearances, quickly becoming a popular figure among the supporters.

His performances attracted attention shortly after arriving in Ayrshire, with his impact highlighting the potential he has to continue developing in the famous blue and white.

With preparations already underway for the 2026/27 season, Hugill has chosen to remain part of the club’s exciting plans, which include continued squad development, the completion of phase one of Bowie Park and the introduction of a brand-new hybrid grass pitch at Rugby Park following significant investment.

The forward believes he is in the right environment to continue improving under the guidance of McCann, Billy Dodds and the rest of the first-team coaching staff, and has agreed to extend his stay by a further year.

As part of the new deal, Hugill will also take on a new shirt number, moving from No.44 to become Kilmarnock’s new No.9 ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The club’s supporters will be hoping the striker can continue the form that made him one of Killie’s standout performers during the second half of last season.