New Zealand youth international Andrew Blake has secured a deal with Hibernian FC in Edinburgh after impressing the side over the summer.

The 21-year-old defender will join the club’s development squad, and he’s looking forward to making his mark.

“I’m delighted to have signed for Hibernian,” Blake said.

“I’ve enjoyed my time with the club so far – I’ve been here a couple of months now and it’s been a great experience.

“Hibs have a reputation for developing young talent and there’s a lot of talented players in the current squad. We had a good start against Kilmarnock on Tuesday and I’m looking forward to developing my game further over the coming season.”