Jordan Obita commits future to Hibs with contract extension
Obita has made 87 appearances since his move to the capital in 2023. In that time, he's provided seven assists and scored twice.
David Gray said: 'I'm really pleased we've been able to extend Jordan's stay with us. He's an important part of the squad and has shown real consistency since joining us a couple of years ago.
'Jordan adds flexibility to the backline being able to play at left-wing back and on the left side of the back three and has attributes that help us defensively and going forward. We look forward to continuing to work with him.'
Malky Mackay added: 'We're constantly planning for the future and extending Jordan's contract at this club for a further year is a really positive step.
'Not only has Jordan shown his ability during his time with us, but he also leads by example at HTC and on the pitch every single day. He is a fantastic role model for our younger players and has helped a lot of them settle into the group when coming up from the academy.
'Jordan has a young family and is really enjoying his time with us, so we're all delighted he will continue his stay with us.'
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