Marink Reedijk has vow to develop a “brave, intense and committed” Hibernian team after leaving Belgian top-flight club Beveren to become the club’s new manager.

The Dutchman, 35, replaces David Gray, who was sacked eight days ago after a difficult start to the term for the Scottish Premiership outfit.

Reedijk has spent the last two seasons with Beveren, earning promotion to the top flight last season after an unbeaten campaign.

He previous worked in academy roles at Ajax and West Bromwich Albion, and in with the senior teams at KSV Roeselare, Vitesse and RSCA Futures.

Hibs say Reedijk – who is “honoured” to be appointed – arrives with a reputation for attacking football and building a strong team culture.

“I can feel the ambition and see the clarity of what the club is trying to achieve,” he said. “That was a big part of what attracted me here.

“I want us to be an assertive team. A team that gives everything, plays with purpose and gives our supporters something to really get behind.”

Reedijk will be assisted by Rogier Molhoek at Easter Road, with the club hailing his arrival as “an exciting moment”.

The Edinburgh outfit are currently 10th in the Premiership, with two wins from their opening seven matches, and endured a gut-wrenching Conference League exit.

Under Gray, they finished third in 2024/25 and fifth last term, with the departed manager also leading them to November’s League Cup semi-finals, where they will face city rivals Hearts.

Sporting director Malky Mackay insists Reedijk’s recruitment is not about “changing the direction” of their footbal strategy, but is about “continuing to evolve it”.

“We believe Marink is an excellent fit to take the team forward,” he added.

“We began this process with a clear idea of the type of team we want to continue to build and the qualities we wanted from our next manager. Marink’s philosophy, his work with players and his leadership style are strongly aligned with that.

“His teams are proactive, high energy and dynamic. What also stands out is his ability to develop individuals and create a strong collective environment.”

More to follow.