Hibs have announced a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029. McGrath was out of contract with the Dons in the summer.

Since Emiliano Marcondes’s departure last season, Hibs have lacked a creative midfielder. Hibs will hope McGrath is the answer to their midfield issue, with the Irishman scoring 11 goals in 27 games this season.

Manager David Gray said: “We’re delighted to have agreed a pre-contract with Jamie. He’s a player that we’ve admired for some time. He’s a creative player that will add extra quality in our midfield and in the final third.”

A Republic of Ireland international, McGrath has made 13 appearances for his country, scoring four goals.

He will continue at Aberdeen until the end of the current season before linking up with Hibs in the summer.