Hibernian has reportedly broken their own club record for the sale of a player, with Scotland international striker Kieron Bowie joining Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal. The exact fee received by Hibs was not disclosed, but it is believed to be substantially higher than the £4.4m Celtic paid for midfielder Scott Brown in 2007.
Bowie's departure marks the end of an era at Easter Road, where he scored 15 goals in 52 appearances since joining from Fulham in 2024. The 23-year-old's move has been met with a mix of sadness and excitement among Hibs fans, who are now left wondering what could have been.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Hibs head coach David Gray praised Bowie for his professionalism and dedication during his time at the club, saying: "He has been a pleasure to coach and he has been fantastic to work with both on and off the pitch. This is a life-changing move for him and his family."
Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added that the club had worked hard to secure a deal that reflected Bowie's true value, stating: "There has always been speculation over Kieron, with several clubs submitting bids over the course of the transfer window. We have worked hard to secure a deal that is in the best interests of Hibernian and all parties involved."
Verona are currently bottom of Serie A - four points from safety - before Saturday's match at Cagliari, but they will be boosted by Bowie's arrival. The 23-year-old brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Italian club, and could play a key role in helping them escape relegation.
As for Hibs, they will need to find ways to replace the goalscoring threat that Bowie has provided. With several clubs reportedly monitoring their star players this summer, the Easter Road outfit will be looking to strengthen their squad during the upcoming transfer window.
Bowie's departure marks the end of an era at Easter Road, where he scored 15 goals in 52 appearances since joining from Fulham in 2024. The 23-year-old's move has been met with a mix of sadness and excitement among Hibs fans, who are now left wondering what could have been.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Hibs head coach David Gray praised Bowie for his professionalism and dedication during his time at the club, saying: "He has been a pleasure to coach and he has been fantastic to work with both on and off the pitch. This is a life-changing move for him and his family."
Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added that the club had worked hard to secure a deal that reflected Bowie's true value, stating: "There has always been speculation over Kieron, with several clubs submitting bids over the course of the transfer window. We have worked hard to secure a deal that is in the best interests of Hibernian and all parties involved."
Verona are currently bottom of Serie A - four points from safety - before Saturday's match at Cagliari, but they will be boosted by Bowie's arrival. The 23-year-old brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Italian club, and could play a key role in helping them escape relegation.
As for Hibs, they will need to find ways to replace the goalscoring threat that Bowie has provided. With several clubs reportedly monitoring their star players this summer, the Easter Road outfit will be looking to strengthen their squad during the upcoming transfer window.
, can't believe Kieron Bowie left us already! I mean, 15 goals in 52 appearances is no joke, but I guess that's what happens when you've got a superstar on your hands 
. It's gonna be tough for the boys to replace him, especially with all these big clubs sniffing around 
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David Gray is right, it's a life-changing move for Bowie and his family, I guess. He deserves it 
. But, man, my heart is still hurting 
. I know it's exciting for him, but I have to admit I'm a bit sad to see him go 
. I just hope Hibs can find someone who can fill Bowie's boots soon 
. It's not easy being a fan when the players you love leave, but I'm sure the Hibs faithful will be behind the team all the way 
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. The thing is, I don't think Verona stands a chance this season, they're in pretty dire straits 
️. But hey, maybe Bowie can be the one to turn it around? Only time'll tell, mate 
I remember watching him play last season and he always gave it his all on the pitch 
But Verona need all the help they can get right now, so maybe this move will be a turning point for them 
I can already imagine Bowie turning their season around 
. Verona's got a good shot at survival with him on board 
just saw that Hibs sold Kieron Bowie for more than £4.4m, like what a bargain, right? 
seriously though, it's a big loss for the club and I'm sure they'll miss him. He was always the one scoring those crucial goals 
. Bowie's move to Verona is gonna be interesting tho - can he help them avoid relegation? 
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. He deserves it after all the hard work he put in at Hibs. And who knows, maybe he'll help Verona turn things around and avoid relegation? That'd be awesome! 
. But it is a shame for Hibs fans, 'cause he was definitely their best striker this season 
. I guess they'll have to dip into the market again if they wanna stay competitive 
. Verona's situation is quite dire, but with Bowie on board, maybe they can turn things around 
they really should've held onto him, now they'll have to scramble to find another striker 
, maybe bowie can help turn things around? 
. Anyway, I'm sure Hibs will find someone who's "good enough" to fill the void left by Bowie 
. Verona's gonna need more than just his skills to stay up in Serie A though, tbh 
. Guess only time (and a decent transfer budget) will tell if they can get it together 
malky's statement about securing a deal that reflected bowie's value is also super smart 
but now hibs gotta find another striker ASAP 
can't wait to see how verona do with bowie at the helm 
I was sipping on it yesterday and I just thought of that time I went to Italy last year... remember when we took a road trip up the Amalfi Coast? It was literally breathtaking. The views, the food, the wine... my god, it's like they're trying to make everyone forget about their troubles or something