“After ten years of being at Hibs, today is sadly my last,” he wrote on social media in May. “I’ve made friends for life and will miss going into training every day. I want to thank all my coaches who have helped me and developed me into the player and man I am today. I wish everyone the best for the future.
He will be team-mates with former Rangers forward Nathan Young-Coombes, ex-Celtic and Watford youth ‘keeper Vincent Angelini; forward Aaron Pressley, the son of ex-Hearts, Dundee United, Celtic, and Scotland defender Steven, and David Beckham’s son Romeo.
Hibs academy chief Gareth Evans said: “Ethan is a talented young player, but he made it clear to us that he saw his future away from Hibs after the expiration of his contract this summer. Once we knew that our contract offer wouldn’t be accepted, we worked hard to get the best deal possible for him, and we’re pleased with what we’ve received from Brentford, which includes a sell-on. We wish Ethan nothing but the best in the future, are pleased the club has been compensated properly, and that our club has produced a player fit for an English Premier League team.”