Scottish Premier League side Hibernian have announced the signing of goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott on a three-year contract after paying Charlton Athletic an undisclosed fee.
“We are delighted to complete the permanent signing of Ghanaian international Jojo Wollacott,” Hibernian confirmed on their official website,” adding: “The goalkeeper joins Hibs from English League One side Charlton Athletic for undisclosed terms and has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal.
“Straight off the back of being on international duty with the Black Stars, Jojo has joined up with Goalkeeping Coach Stuart Garden and his teammates to prepare for the upcoming cinch Premiership campaign.”
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson explained his decision to sign the Black Star: “We’re delighted to bring Jojo to the club and I’m looking forward to working with him again,” adding: “He’s a player I’ve known for some time and it’s great to see that he’s starting to fulfill his potential. He now has over 100 games under his belt and has played on the international stage with Ghana.
“He’s an athletic, brave, and confident goalkeeper, and with big competitions coming up it’s important we’re strong in the goalkeeping department.”
Having come through Bristol City’s Academy, Wollacott has recently been competing in the third and fourth tiers of English football. He made 20 appearances for Charlton Athletic last season. Alongside football, he’s also been competing regularly on the international front with Ghana, so far he’s earned 11 senior caps.