Exeter City sign Demetri Mitchell

He joins from Hibernian

Exeter City have signed Demetri Mitchell on undisclosed terms from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian FC.

The 26-year-old, who's move is subject to international clearance and completion of paper, can play left back or left wing and joins Gary Caldwell's side on an 18-month contract. He's Caldwell's second signing of the transfer window.

Mitchell started his career at Manchester United where he made his senior debut against Crystal Palace in the premier league in 2017.

He then went on to loan spells at Hearts in the Scottish Premiership before he moved to Blackpool, helping the club to reach the Championship. A move to Scotland then saw him join Hibbs on a permanent deal. He's also been capped at under 16s, 17s, 18s and under 20s levels for England.

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell said: "He is someone that we have chased all January and is someone I know well having worked with him individually and with Hibs as well so that’s a massive signing for the club.

"He is an energetic player with real pace and is very versatile, he can play anywhere up the left side and can even play in a front three. He is a great character and will fit into the good group of boys we have here already.

"He’s been training fully with the Hibs squad for a while now and is a physically fit guy in great shape so it’s a case of getting him up to speed and on the pitch.

"He’s a dynamic player that has played in the league above and in Scotland. He’s the type of signing we want at this football club, someone who is ready to go and impact the league straight away."

Speaking about making the permanent move, Demetri said: “I’ve come here to play games, help the team as much as possible and help us finish as high as possible in the league, so I’m looking forward to getting going.

"The gaffer is a big pull to get me here as I know what he’s about and it was a positive experience with him before so it was a big pull."

Demetri will wear number 7 shirt.