Myziane Maolida seals Hibs loan transfer as Nick Montgomery makes prediction for high 'calibre' capture

The winger has joined on loan from Hertha Berlin until the end of the season.

Myziane Maolida has joined Hibs on loan from Hertha Berlin.

And Nick Montgomery is delighted to land such a high calibre addition during a notoriously difficult transfer window. Record Sport revealed on Wednesday that the Hibees had feared that the wide man's wages would prove a stumbling block. However, a loan until the end of the season has proved to be the way around that obstacle as he becomes the first Easter Road arrival of the winter window.

The France Under 21 international has featured mostly for Hertha's second string side this term. But he made waves when bursting onto the scene as a teenager with Lyon, netting in the Europa League aged just 18. Montgomery reckons Maolida still has the potential to reach the very top and hopes he can help Hibs along the way. “Myziane is a very talented young player who has undoubted potential to play at the very highest level," he said.

“For us to have the chance to sign a player of this calibre in January is an opportunity we worked hard to make happen, and we’re grateful to Hertha Berlin for agreeing to facilitate this loan.

“At 24 he has already moved to some big clubs but has found himself not playing regularly. He’s now hungry to get his career back on track. After numerous video calls, it was clear both parties really wanted to make this happen.

“Myziane can play centrally and wide, which is really important as we have been light in attacking options. I’m sure the supporters will be excited to see him in Hibs green and white for the rest of the season, and we will continue to search the market for additional signings.”