Bowie's £6m move to Hellas Verona boosts his World Cup chances and should shorten odds for a Scotland call-up; punters might back him in anytime-scorer markets for early Serie A fixtures while Hibs' goalscorer markets shift after Dane Scarlett arrives on loan.
Kieron Bowie completes £6m switch to Hellas Verona
Kieron Bowie has signed for Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half-year deal after leaving Hibernian. The 23-year-old flew to Italy, completed a medical and put pen to paper in a move reported to be worth around £6million. The transfer ends an 18-month spell at Easter Road and represents Hibs’ record sale.
Transfer terms and financial details
The fee is understood to include a sell-on clause and performance-related add-ons that could increase the total value over time. The reported sum surpasses Hibs’ previous record — the £4.4m received for Scott Brown 19 years ago.
On-field form and international ambitions
Bowie, who scored nine goals in all competitions this season and has 15 goals in 52 Hibs appearances, hopes the step up to Italy’s top flight will boost his chances of making Scotland’s World Cup squad this summer. He made his Scotland debut last June and has cited the progression of other Scots in Italy as inspiration.
Bowie said: “I’ve had 18 months at Hibs now. I’ve done extremely well there and they’ve done well for me. Italy appeals — a top league — and with a World Cup coming up the idea is to push for that place.”
Manager and club reaction
Hibs’ manager praised Bowie’s attitude and contribution during his time at the club, calling the move life-changing for the player and his family. The club’s sporting director added that the deal reflects Bowie’s value and that they worked to secure terms in the best interests of the club.
Hibs move quickly to replace Bowie
To fill the gap up front, Hibernian have signed Tottenham forward Dane Scarlett on loan until the end of the season. The 21-year-old has made first-team appearances for Spurs and had loan spells at Portsmouth, Ipswich and Oxford. He becomes Hibs’ third January recruit after midfielder Kai Andrews arrived on loan from Coventry and striker Owen Elding signed from Sligo Rovers.
Dane Scarlett profile
Scarlett, once Spurs’ youngest-ever player, brings youth and potential to the Hibs attack. The club highlighted his upside and said he chose Hibernian amid interest from other clubs.
What this transfer means for bettors and markets
Bowie’s move to Serie A should attract early market interest: bookmakers may shorten odds on a Scotland World Cup call-up and on Bowie registering Serie A goals, especially in anytime-scorer and first-goal markets for his opening fixtures. Conversely, Hibs’ goalscorer markets may shift toward Scarlett and the club’s new signings while bookmakers reassess Hibs’ attacking output for the remainder of the season.
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