Kieron Bowie has spoken about his move to Hibernian, admitting the chance to make a fresh start with a new permanent home in the Scottish Premiership was too good to turn down.

The Scotland Under-21 internationalist, who joined Fulham from hometown side Raith Rovers in 2020, signed a four-year deal with the Easter Road side for a fee understood to be in the region of £600,000 and is head coach David Gray's eighth signing of the summer.

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Speaking to HibsTV Bowie, who thrived during two loan spells at Northampton Town, said: "I am buzzing to be here and I can’t wait to get started. For my family, my partner and two little girls that was one of the big selling points – to come here, be part of this club and move closer to home. 

“There was a lot of interest from down south and I was in that mindset that I would stay in England. Then when Hibs came in, I straight away said to my agent, 'That’s where I want to be,’ and that is why it has moved so quickly from there.

“To sign permanently was another big factor and to make somewhere my home. I spent two years on loan with Northampton Town which was a big part of my development, and I am forever thankful to all the staff and players that made me feel so welcome. But, I think it was the right time for me to move on and start that next chapter in my career with Hibs."

Bowie is ostensibly an old-fashioned number nine but he can play out wide and did so for the Cobblers, and insists he's happy to play anywhere Gray asks him. 

“The majority of my time [at Northampton] I played on the right wing, but the times when I did play through the middle I had a good spell scoring goals. Striker is my main position I think, but I can play anywhere across the front three. 

“I am happy to be versatile and play wherever the manager needs me. I would say I am a really powerful player, and I like to show off a few skills now and again.”

The Kirkcaldy-born forward believes he will have no problems re-adapting to the Scottish game after four years in England, adding: "Scottish football definitely suits my playing style. I am a physical, powerful and strong player. I don’t have a bad touch either, so that helps as well.

"I know Scottish football very well and I have played here before - I know it is a rougher game up here compared to down south, so I am ready for the challenge. I like to bash and batter people about, I enjoy that side of the game too -  it is exciting. When you play against bigger defenders it is a challenge – but I relish that challenge and want to prove myself and show that I am not going to get bullied by anyone."