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Martin McMillan

BIZARRE: Hibs confirm departure of player who made just nine appearances - You Need To See This

Alasana Manneh has left Hibs (Image: Alan Rennie/Shutterstock)

Hibernian and Alasana Manneh have parted ways by mutual consent after just nine appearances.

The Gambian international midfielder joined Hibs from Danish club Odense in January 2025.

However, he struggled to secure a regular first-team spot and was sent off in his debut against St Mirren.

He last featured for Hibs in a 2-0 Premier Sports Cup victory over Livingston in August 2025.

With several arrivals in the past two transfer windows, including Dan Barlaser, Miguel Chaiwa, and Josh Mulligan, Manneh found himself further down the pecking order.

The club had been open to his departure last summer.

However, he remained in Edinburgh, making the matchday squad on seven occasions but failed to get off the bench.


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Head coach David Gray said: "I would like to wish Alasana all the best for the future.

"He clearly hasn’t played as much football as he would’ve liked since joining the club.

"This deal was best for all parties involved, as it allows him to explore other opportunities elsewhere.

"Everyone at the club wishes him the best of luck with the next steps in his playing career."

The 28-year-old, who previously played for Barcelona, could be set for a return to Scandinavia, with Danish second-tier club Kolding IF reportedly keen on signing him on a one-year deal.

In his time at Hibs, Manneh was recognised for his technical ability, but it was felt he struggled with the physicality of the Scottish Premiership.

After his departure, the midfielder will now be looking for a fresh start, potentially in Denmark.

Hibs will continue their preparations for the season without him, as they look to build on their squad for the coming campaign.

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