Hibernian FC signed winger Rabbi Matondo for the remainder of the season following a short spell with SK Brann in Norway, according to reports published by Transfermarkt. The 26-year-old Wales international joins the Scottish Premiership club as a free agent after making just three appearances totalling 30 minutes in Eliteserien football. Club officials point to his speed and recent training performances in Spain as the catalyst for his arrival in Edinburgh.
Marink Reedijk Praises Matondo After Training Camp
Manager Marink Reedijk stated that Matondo made an immediate impression during the club’s training camp in La Manga, Spain. According to Transfermarkt, the head coach praised the forward’s attitude and work rate.
„Ich freue mich sehr, Rabbi beim Hibernian FC willkommen zu heißen. Schon während unseres Trainingslagers in La Manga hinterließ er einen nachhaltigen Eindruck und bewies dabei vorbildlichen Einsatz, eine tolle Mentalität sowie eine ausgeprägte Lern- und Anpassungsbereitschaft. Mit seinem Tempo, seiner Konsequenz und seiner Torgefahr auf den Außenbahnen bringt Rabbi genau die Qualitäten mit, die uns weiterhelfen, während er mit seiner positiven Art auch für das Mannschaftsklima eine Bereicherung ist.“”
Sporting Director Malky Mackay described the mid-season addition as an important reinforcement given the player’s background and top-flight experience. Mackay noted that club staff observed Matondo closely in recent weeks and concluded he possesses the specific qualities needed to alter matches in the Scottish top flight.
Career Trajectory Across Germany, England, and Scotland
Matondo’s career includes notable stints in the Bundesliga and the English lower tiers before his move to Easter Road. Records cited by Transfermarkt show that FC Schalke 04 paid Manchester City 9 million euros in January 2019 for the then 18-year-old forward, making him the 15th most expensive incoming transfer in the German club’s history. During his time in Gelsenkirchen, Matondo made 32 appearances and experienced loan spells at Stoke City and Cercle Brügge before transferring to the Glasgow Rangers in the summer of 2022 for 3 million euros.
The Welsh attacker spent the 2024–25 Rückrunde with Hannover 96, where he featured in 10 matches totaling 321 minutes on the pitch. Following his departure from Germany, Matondo moved to SK Brann in Norway before entering the market as a high-profile free agent. Across his professional career, Matondo has played the most matches for the Glasgow Rangers with 70 appearances, followed by FC Schalke 04.
Matondo Settles into Squad Despite Falling Market Value
Financial valuations for the player have shifted significantly since his teenage years in Manchester and Gelsenkirchen. Transfermarkt records indicate that Matondo’s estimated market valuation reached 9 million euros seven years ago, but has since declined to 900,000 euros following limited playing time in Norway and Germany.
Despite his recent drop in valuation, Hibernian management emphasizes that the winger has settled quickly into his new surroundings. The club’s leadership structure, including Reedijk and Mackay, confirmed that Matondo has fully integrated with the squad and expressed a clear desire to contribute on the pitch for the remainder of the league campaign.
