Alasana Manneh, a 28-year-old Gambian international midfielder, has left Hibernian FC by mutual consent, as confirmed in a club statement. The departure was finalised as an exit deal, with the club confirming his exit on Tuesday.
The club statement, reported by Edinburgh News, states that Manneh signed for Hibernian in January 2025 from Odense in Denmark, making nine appearances across all competitions. He was sent off on his debut against St Mirren in February 2025 and was omitted from the UEFA Conference League squad. Manager David Gray said the deal was best for all parties and allowed Manneh to explore other opportunities, noting he hadn't played as much football as he would have liked since joining.
Where he fits in the current squad
Malky Mackay, the sporting director, stated they added quality, not quantity, to the squad during the January transfer window, with Manneh's contract due to expire in the summer. Gray added that Manneh is competitive, has a fantastic work ethic, and good technical ability, with senior-level experience in high-level leagues. He adds strength in depth to the middle of the midfield, having previously played in the top flights in Poland and Denmark.
How the departure impacts the team
The departure comes as Hibs sit fifth in the Premiership with 51 points from 33 games (13W-12D-8L), a +14 goal difference (51 scored, 37 conceded), and 19 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their recent form is LWWLL, having lost the last two matches, including a 0-1 result against Motherwell on May 16, 2026. The club confirmed the departure as an exit deal, with Mackay noting they were watching Manneh for a long period knowing his contract was due to expire.
What's next for Manneh
Manneh, who came through Barcelona's Academy and previously played in top flights in Poland and Denmark, now has the chance to explore other opportunities elsewhere. The club stated they wish him the best of luck with the next steps in his playing career. His departure follows Jacob Devaney's loan from Manchester United, which pushed him further down the pecking order.
Current squad and upcoming fixtures
The Hibs squad, as detailed on our squad page, will need to fill the midfield gap left by Manneh. The team's recent form and league standing, visible on our standings page, show they are in a strong position to compete for European spots, with the current season's data showing a solid goal difference and consistent points tally. Fans can check upcoming matches on our fixtures page. 51 points from 33 games (13W-12D-8L) with a +14 goal difference (51 scored, 37 conceded) represent Hibs' strong 2025-26 season performance, sitting fifth in the Premiership, 19 points behind Heart Of Midlothian, with a recent form of LWWLL including two consecutive losses.
