The Hibees today announced that goalkeeper Graeme Smith has agreed to join the Club following his release from Coca Cola league one team Brighton & Hove Albion.

The keeper joined Albion from Motherwell, under the Bosman ruling last summer, but he has slipped down the pecking order in recent weeks, following the arrival of Peter Brezovan.

The keeper, born in Roslin, who Brighton & Hove albion snapped up from Motherwell in the summer, conceded 28 goals in eight starts plus two substitute appearances.

Smith was in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve and passed a medical at Easter Road before agreeing personal terms with Hibs.

Speaking to the Official Hibs Website, Smith said: “I am delighted to be joining Hibernian. Everything about the Club is exciting at the moment, from the Gaffer, the training facilities to the results and team on the park. I want to be part of it, and will be working as hard as I can to get into the team on a regular basis.”

John Hughes said: “Graeme is an experienced SPL keeper and provides us with another excellent option in goal. I want competition for all positions at this Club and Graeme has the right character and skills to play a key part in helping us build success for Hibernian.”