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Mc Grath has five goals and six assists in 27 appearances for Aberdeen this season Hibernian have announced "stand-out" midfielder Jamie Mc Grath will join the club at the end of this season when his Aberdeen contract expires. Mc Grath, 28, has agreed terms on a four-year deal at Easter Road. He signed for Aberdeen in August 2023, and has previously played for St Mirren and Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. The Republic of Ireland international - who is capable of playing out wide as well as through the middle - has scored 16 goals in 75 appearances for the Pittodrie club. He was a key figure for Jimmy Thelin's side at the start of this season, but suffered a shoulder injury in January and has not featured in the past five matchday squads. "We're delighted to have agreed a pre-contract with Jamie, " Hibs head coach David Gray said. "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. "It's clear to everyone that he's been a stand-out performer in the Scottish Premiership over the last few years, and his experience and character will add to our dressing room. "We all look forward to working with Jamie in the summer. " Aberdeen say they were "not prepared" to offer Mc Grath the same length of contract as Hibs, despite the player being "keen" to stay. A statement on their official club website reads: "Both Jamie, who will miss the rest of the season through injury, and his representative made it clear he was happy at Pittodrie, and was keen to stay, but we were not prepared to offer him a four-year extension. "Everyone at Aberdeen respects Jamie's decision to look elsewhere, thanks him for his time at the club and wishes him all the best for his future career. " Get the latest Hibernian news and analysis Subscribe for Aberdeen updates Premier League news conferences and build-up 'Over my dead body' - Arteta won't quit title race Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire Do something funny for money this Red Nose Day Comic Relief is hitting the Big 4-0 and this Red Nose Day we’re going big to celebrate! Franz Ferdinand performs an electrifying session An effortless collaboration between the BBC Concert Orchestra and Franz Ferdinand Actor Bryan Cranston traces his father’s family line Lost connections and unknown histories are revealed as Bryan traces his family trees Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Lions watch week three: Fly-halves, back three & captain How might four Rangers men fare in their hour of need? Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits. Video Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits Sutton's predictions v singer Paige Cavell Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season? Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home? Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one 'Let's call it now - the title race is over, Liverpool will be champions' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'England have found an edge to bounce back' Everybody wants Usyk - what next for the heavyweights? England find a way to win to stay in title mix Leeds-born Coventry fan Inglis gives England blues with riotous knock 'Missed opportunities haunt Scotland on rough day' 'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win What to look out for in MLS this season Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned' Women's football pioneer honoured by James painting Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.