Élie Youan Signs Permanently!

[HiBremian]

Just received this email from Hibs. Great news!:

We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Élie Youan from Swiss club, FC St. Gallen! The transfer has been completed after we triggered the option to buy clause in his loan agreement, with the 24-year-old putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with Hibs. The terms of the transfer will remain undisclosed.
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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Scoop of the day! 😊

[HIBS NUTS]

fantastic news, he’s very enjoyable to watch

[Ringothedog]

Scoop of the day! 😊

😂

[HiBremian]

Scoop of the day! 😊
Investigative journalism at its best (£10 a year, pretty good deal for source). :greengrin

[wookie70]

If we are going to spend north of half a million then doing it on a player has has already produced performances with us, who we can judge not just potential but the way he has fitted in and conducted himself makes a lot of sense. If I had seen him play for Hearts of Aberdeen and produce what he has produced this season I would have seen it as a bigger risk but we know far more having seen him train and watched the way he progressed after being coached. He has a great chance to go a long way and there have been plenty signs that there has been progress both in terms of decision making and work rate. There is still a long way to go for both though and it will be interesting to see how far he goes and whether we will view it as a successful investment in 2 or 3 years

[pacoluna]

LJ deserves credit for how he has brought him on.

[DH1875]

Oh my. Very surprised we got it done but great signing for the club 👏.

[HarpOnHibee]

Great signing. Welcome fully aboard Youan. :aok:

[cabbageandribs1875]

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[neil7908]

Great stuff, looking forward to seeing him and Boyle striking fear into the opposition next season!

[LithgaeHibby]

Big thanks to the Gordon family for making this happen.

[Since90+2]

I wonder how much we had to pay for him? I'm guessing around the 500k mark.

[Paul1642]

I’ve been hoping for months we would get this deal done. Extra pleased that it’s done so early and he’s with us for the full pre season rather than a short rerun to his club.

[Kato]

Great signing. Still more development to come from him which is pretty exciting.

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[lugz]

If it was financially feasible this was a no brainer, he is still raw but its clear to see there's a top player in there. Wouldn't surprise me if we make a nice profit on him in years to come.

[Keith_M]

Nice to get some good news.

Would be fantastic if we could get Boyle back fit and healthy for next season as well.

[Hibbyradge]

I wonder how much we had to pay for him? I'm guessing around the 500k mark.

I'd bet it was €600k = £520k.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Huge business. And likely to earn us significant profit in the next year or two

Well done the club. Great scouting, business and coaching to realise Youan potential

[Libby Hibby]

Great business.

To the tune of ‘No Limits by 2 unlimited’

Ellie, Ellie Youan, Ellie Youan, Ellie Ellie Youan and repeat

[007]

Great business.

To the tune of ‘No Limits by 2 unlimited’

Ellie, Ellie Youan, Ellie Youan, Ellie Ellie Youan and repeat

Surely it would be all Elies and 1 Youan at the end?

[H18 SFR]

Amazing that the Gordon’s have provided what I am sure is a pretty penny of a fee. Does Ian Gordon get some credit in the bank for identifying him as well?

[Hibiza]

Brilliant news !!!

[Donegal Hibby]

Elie Youan .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/elie-youan-targets-european-football-with-hibs

[007]

I'd bet it was €600k = £520k.

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.

[Bostonhibby]

Great signing, I was worried this one might just have been out of reach. Real positive move.

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[cameronw-hfc]

In hindsight should we not have seen this a while back? Just looking at the photos on his Ig, there was one of him at the main entrance to the west going in with sunglasses on etc. Although he put 'monday' as the caption, why would he have been at ER unless it was to meet the big wigs to sign?

[Chorley Hibee]

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.

Her Hibee husband put those funds to good use in the end. 🤣

[Hibbyradge]

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.

:faf: :top marks

[Pretty Boy]

A solid bit of business.

It will be interesting to see if he can maintain the rate of progress he has shown in recent months. Think back to Ibrox in December and he was close to the worst player on the park and I think a few of us were starting to lose patience with him. Fast forward to Saturday and I thought he was far from his best but was still a decent shout for MOTM, he's come on at a frightening rate.

If he can even get close to maintaining that he won't be here in 18 months but we'll have had the benefit of him for that time and will be a hell of a lot richer for it.

[Steven79]

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.[emoji1787]

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[007]

Barry Robson trying to figure out how they're going to stop Youan on Saturday.


https://youtube.com/shorts/fVXp03SyaYo?feature=share

[makaveli1875]

Good news , he's getting better every week . an absolute nightmare for any defence with that pace

[CB Hibs 68]

Delighted Ellie has signed but pretty obvious to me that the money spent will come from the sale of Nisbet .Ellie through the middle .Boyle wide and another striker looks good for next season

[MKHIBEE]

Great news, love watching the guy

[cameronw-hfc]

Delighted Ellie has signed but pretty obvious to me that the money spent will come from the sale of Nisbet .Ellie through the middle .Boyle wide and another striker looks good for next season

Judging by Lee's comments, the money came straight from the Gordon's.

[Donegal Hibby]

Article on Elie Youan here which has some interesting stuff.
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/inside-elie-youans-hibs-impact-26896345

[Torto7062]

Glad to see we have signed him up,

Anyone think that when Nisbet moves on during the summer Elie should be up top with Boyle and someone else feeding him the ball

[Eyrie]

Very good young player who will only get better now that he's settled in at Hibs and will have Boyle on the opposite flank which will give him more room.

And when the opposition switch to deal with Youann, then it'll be Boyle who benefits.

Looks like any questions about the Gordons' commitment to Hibs have been answered as well.

[Torto7]

Very good young player who will only get better now that he's settled in at Hibs and will have Boyle on the opposite flank which will give him more room.

And when the opposition switch to deal with Youann, then it'll be Boyle who benefits.

Looks like any questions about the Gordons' commitment to Hibs have been answered as well.

They could spend 5 million on someone and there's folk in the Hibs support who would question their commitment.

[Don Giovanni]

Delighted Ellie has signed but pretty obvious to me that the money spent will come from the sale of Nisbet .Ellie through the middle .Boyle wide and another striker looks good for next season

Youan left
Boyle right
And Haaland through the middle *

* or Kukharevych if he can stay fit

:greengrin:

[BILLYHIBS]

Well done The Gordon’s 👏

We love Ron

[gbhibby]

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.
Looking forward to seeing the campervan in the car park as well

[Alex Trager]

They could spend 5 million on someone and there's folk in the Hibs support who would question their commitment.

It will be interesting to see the accounts to understand whether the Gordon’s have bought him or whether Hibs have bought him.

By all accounts most of our transactions under them have been us using more of the money we generate/some loans they have secured.

[JohnM1875]

It will be interesting to see the accounts to understand whether the Gordon’s have bought him or whether Hibs have bought him.

By all accounts most of our transactions under them have been us using more of the money we generate/some loans they have secured.

Maybe they know we're getting the City Football Group riches soon so don't mind spending a bit more before shooting off.

[basehibby]

Great news that Ellie has signed on for 3 years - he looks like he's enjoying his football and has steadily improved his performance level throughout the season ,looking more comfortable with the pace and nature of the Scottish game with each passing week. I can only see him getting stronger still. Well done to all at Hibs for making it happen :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Forza Fred]

Hoping that the Gordon family’s underwriting of this fee is confirmation that they will be around for a while.

Ian Gordon got a fair bit of stick because he nominally headed up the recruitment department, but the likelihood is that he will end up being the future chairman/owner

After this signing I’m confident we are in good hands.

[Dashing Bob S]

A good signing. Let's get McKirdy on a long term deal now.

[Since90+2]

Hoping that the Gordon family’s underwriting of this fee is confirmation that they will be around for a while.

Ian Gordon got a fair bit of stick because he nominally headed up the recruitment department, but the likelihood is that he will end up being the future chairman/owner

After this signing I’m confident we are in good hands.

Not sure how accurate it is, but he's listed as the club's owner on Wikipedia.

[147lothian]

Absolutely brilliant news, next season could be a great campaign, with Youan and Boyle on the wings.

[Tambo]

Was a no brainer for me from his performances this season and well done to the club for making it happen.

If he can continue to improve some little parts of his game over the next 18/24 months then we will easy make our money back and more.

[WhileTheChief..]

Have the Gordon family injected new funds into the club or something?

If not, then is it not season ticket money along with any other normal income that has been used to fund this?

[CropleyWasGod]

Have the Gordon family injected new funds into the club or something?

If not, then is it not season ticket money along with any other normal income that has been used to fund this?

My guess is that they have covered the first instalment of the Youan fee, which will be repaid once the ST money, and the first instalment of any fee for Nisbet, kick in.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Not sure how accurate it is, but he's listed as the club's owner on Wikipedia.

When Malcolm McPherson was appointed,in his remarks/thanks for the position , he referred to "Kit and the Gordon family"

Wiki is changeable !!:greengrin
It now says owners are Kit and Ian Gordon .
Both of course, are members of the board.

I think most supporters are happy enough to say/accept that the Gordon family are the current owners/custodians of Hibernian Football Club.

GGTTH....and family !

[Baldy Foghorn]

Tremendous, a real statement on intent:flag:

[Joe6-2]

£600k!! Thank you Nicola.

I’m probably being stupid, but what am I missing?

[CockneyRebel]

I’m probably being stupid, but what am I missing?

The £600k missing from SNP funds :greengrin and mention elsewhere on this thread to the mobile home (bus) as well.

[Joe6-2]

The £600k missing from SNP funds :greengrin and mention elsewhere on this thread to the mobile home (bus) as well.

Of course, doh
Cheers

[Carheenlea]

Would like to see a highlights reel of some of Élie‘s play today. Some of his close control was breathtaking.

Today was just more evidence of what a sound investment this should turn out to be. Really settled into the Scottish game now and the thought of him pushing on more and improving is very exciting for next season.

[skyehibee]

Best player on the pitch today by a mile

[wookie70]

Best player on the pitch today by a mile

I have only seen the highlights but he looked to have an excellent game

[Scotty Leither]

He used his strength to turn and spin off his man a couple of times today.

It was obvious they were terrified of him too the way they doubled up on him, and I noticed he delivered the ball quicker than normal without the need to beat his man three times or more…

3 games left, hope he keeps his best ‘til last.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

He had a good game today. Took a while to get up to speed, but the physicality and fitness needed to shine in the SPL will stand him in good stead. Can see him moving on to bigger things.

[Greencore]

He had a good game today. Took a while to get up to speed, but the physicality and fitness needed to shine in the SPL will stand him in good stead. Can see him moving on to bigger things.

Agreed

We have done well to get him signed.

Him and boyle upfront next season will be scarily good

[jacomo]

Agreed

We have done well to get him signed.

Him and boyle upfront next season will be scarily good


Opponents can’t double up on both at the same time. Let’s hope it all comes together next season.

[Unseen work]

I think what we need to remember is that whilst he can be frustrating, most teams are terrified of him.

He’s rapid, direct and just a bit awkward in how he plays.

He’s one of those players where you genuinely can’t tell if he’ll cut in or go to the byline.

[SHODAN]

Youan and Boyle next season is going to be epic.

[HarpOnHibee]

Surprised he hasn't been put on penalties yet. He is in my opinion the most accurate shot we have at the moment, forcing the goalkeeper to work, even from less than ideal shooting angles, where as Nisbet appears to be lacking a bit of confidence and conviction. It's hard to tell if the halt from his move due to injury is still playing on his mind or not. But he hasn't looked 100% since coming back in.

[A Hi-Bee]

Surprised he hasn't been put on penalties yet. He is in my opinion the most accurate shot we have at the moment, forcing the goalkeeper to work, even from less than ideal shooting angles, where as Nisbet appears to be lacking a bit of confidence and conviction. It's hard to tell if the halt from his move due to injury is still playing on his mind or not. But he hasn't looked 100% since coming back in.

Think he has looked better and stronger since, he is just no very good at penalty taking.

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[wookie70]

Surprised he hasn't been put on penalties yet. He is in my opinion the most accurate shot we have at the moment, forcing the goalkeeper to work, even from less than ideal shooting angles, where as Nisbet appears to be lacking a bit of confidence and conviction. It's hard to tell if the halt from his move due to injury is still playing on his mind or not. But he hasn't looked 100% since coming back in.

I couldn't disagree more on Nisbet. He has been very good since coming in. He is still a very good finisher but the rest of his game is much improved. Youan seems to be a confident lad and that is what is needed for pens so no reason why he shouldn't get a shot next.

[Phil MaGlass]

Chuffed we got him, excellent news once Boyles back well be looking good for next season. Make a bit on Nisbett. Have to say this teams starting to play well together, had put more of the chances away third would have been wrapped up.Now just pip hertz tae fourth. Looking forward tae next season. Well done Hibs and the Gordons.

[Allant1981]

Surprised he hasn't been put on penalties yet. He is in my opinion the most accurate shot we have at the moment, forcing the goalkeeper to work, even from less than ideal shooting angles, where as Nisbet appears to be lacking a bit of confidence and conviction. It's hard to tell if the halt from his move due to injury is still playing on his mind or not. But he hasn't looked 100% since coming back in.

Personally think Nisbet has been better since he came back, first touch isn't honking, looks a bit stronger and quicker

[HarpOnHibee]

Think he has looked better and stronger since, he is just no very good at penalty taking.


I couldn't disagree more on Nisbet. He has been very good since coming in. He is still a very good finisher but the rest of his game is much improved. Youan seems to be a confident lad and that is what is needed for pens so no reason why he shouldn't get a shot next.


Personally think Nisbet has been better since he came back, first touch isn't honking, looks a bit stronger and quicker

His last goal was a month ago against Hearts. His job is to be clinical more than anything else and he just hasn't looked all that confident in front of goal for me. I don't put that down to a lack of effort on his part though. He works his socks off every game. He appears frustrated though and perhaps he's trying a little too hard in front of goal when he just needs a bit more composure.

[Allant1981]

His last goal was a month ago against Hearts. His job is to be clinical more than anything else and he just hasn't looked all that confident in front of goal for me. I don't put that down to a lack of effort on his part though. He works his socks off every game. He appears frustrated though and perhaps he's trying a little too hard in front of goal when he just needs a bit more composure.

If you aren't confident you aren't trying to bend one in to the far corner with the outside of the boot from 18 yards, all strikers go through periods of not scoring

[BoomtownHibees]

His last goal was a month ago against Hearts.

Only been 3 games since his last goal. Plenty strikers go a lot longer than that without scoring.

In those 3 games, didn’t think he was great against St J but was excellent against St Mirren and decent enough yesterday, penalty aside

[Hibernian Verse]

I noticed today that Youan can play for Cote D'Ivoire which would mean being absent for the African Cup of Nations.

If he keeps improving as he is I can see a call up in either Jan 2024 or 2025.