No pressure on Sligo recruit Elding for instant impact, says Hibs boss

The 19-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal that could be worth over €1m to Sligo Rovers.

Owen Elding celebrates in Sligo Rovers colours. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hibernian insist there’s no immediate expectation on Owen Elding after he joined the Scottish club in a package that Sligo Rovers confirm would exceed €1m.

The 19-year-old, named Professional Footballers Association of Ireland young player for last year, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.