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Robbie Copeland

Matt Macey extends Hibs stay as ex Arsenal keeper 'loving' Easter Road career revival

Hibs have confirmed keeper Matt Macey has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at Easter Road until 2023.

The towering stopper has provided vital cover for first-choice Ofir Marciano since joining from Arsenal in January.

He made his debut against Celtic within days of signing and has made five appearances in total for Jack Ross ' team.

He initially signed until the end of the season but has done enough to convince Hibs he has a long-term role to play - especially with Marciano set to leave at the end of the season.

And the 26-year-old, who previously played twice for Arsenal, has signed a new two-year deal in the capital.

Macey told the Hibs website: "I am absolutely loving playing for Hibs.

“I feel like I've settled in really well and that's a credit to the staff and the players.

“Everyone around the club made me feel comfortable and within two or three days, I played against Celtic.

“After a few training sessions I felt really happy and I've kicked on since.

"I'm enjoying it and I'm really happy."

Jack Ross added: “I’m really pleased because he’s made a brilliant impression since he came.

“When he came here in January, we both understood it was an opportunity for him to impress us and for us to assess him and he’s settled in really well.

“He’s been really good in training and he’s been terrific in the games he’s played as well, so he’s excited.

“For him to grasp that opportunity, looking forward to the end of this season and into next season, is great.

“Obviously with Ofir leaving it puts us in a good position as well.”

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