Veteran midfielder Bjorn Kristensen is on the verge of signing a new contract with Hibernians F.C., extending a long-standing relationship with the club that began back in 2010. The 32-year-old, who recently captained the side to victory in the Meridianbet FA Trophy, is poised to commit to what could be the final major deal of his professional career.
Kristensen, whose experience and leadership have been central to Hibernians’ domestic success over the past decade, was officially out of contract this summer. Despite reported interest from several local clubs eager to secure his services, the Paolites’ skipper has opted to stay loyal to the team where he made his name.
The Malta international has been a stalwart in the Hibernians midfield for well over a decade, winning league titles and cup honours along the way. His decision to renew is seen as a major boost for the club’s ambitions heading into the 2025/26 season.
Meanwhile, attention now turns to fellow Hibs mainstay Kurt Shaw, who is also currently out of contract. Sources close to MaltaSport indicate that Shaw is in advanced talks over a possible renewal with the club, though he is understood to be exploring interest from abroad. The 26-year-old defender, who played a key role in Hibernians’ campaign last season, is reportedly awaiting the possibility of an overseas offer before finalising his decision.
As Hibernians prepare for European qualifiers and another season of domestic competition, securing the futures of Kristensen and Shaw would represent a strong statement of continuity and ambition from the Paola side.
