Portuguese winger Jair Tavares leaves Hibs with everyone's best wishes
Jair Tavares has left Hibs by mutual consent.
The 24-year-old has agreed a deal with the Club and departs with the very best wishes of everyone at Easter Road.
The Portuguese winger joined Hibs in the summer of 2022 and went on to make 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals.
The majority of Tavares' appearances came during the 2023/24 campaign, with him spending last season on loan at fellow William Hill Premiership side Motherwell.
On his departure, Hibs Head Coach David Gray said: 'Jair hasn't had as much game-time as he'd have liked over the last few seasons, so it makes sense for both parties to come to this agreement.
'At 24, he still has the opportunity to develop, and we wish him nothing but the best with the next steps in his career.'
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