Released Derby County striker seals transfer after Pride Park exit

Dwight Gayle celebrates scoring for Derby County last season.
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Scottish Premier League side Hibernian have confirmed the arrival of former Derby County striker Dwight Gayle.

The former Stoke and Newcastle forward has signed a one-year contract with Hibs, running until the summer of 2025. Gayle was on the lookout for a new club after being released by Derby at the end of last season having scored three goals in six games as the club secured promotion.

He was a popular figure at Pride Park where a hamstring injury cruelly ended his season which he picked up in a 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers back in March.

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Gayle has been keeping himself fit with the help of the Professional Footballers' Association in the summer as part of a 10-week programme designed to help free agents stay in shape.

Speaking about the move, Hibernian head coach David Gray said: "It’s great to be able to bring Dwight to the Club. He’s performed at a top-level throughout his career and has a real desire to show his abilities here in Scotland. He’s a different type of striker to what we currently have in the building. He’s a real penalty box type of striker, a great finisher, and his experience will be of great benefit to us. I look forward to working with him.”

Gayle has had an excellent career having spent seven seasons in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace and Newcastle United and has amassed more than 100 goals.

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