Clayton Failla has joined Hibernians from St Patrick, signing a five-year deal with the Paolites. He had also been a target for Msida St Joseph.
The Under 21 international has been one of the best players in the St Patrick side this season.
Failla had been on the books of the Zabbar side since he was nine years old. He progressed and had also played for the Malta Under 21 side after becoming a regular in the St Patrick team.