Azeem Abdulai joined his new Hibernian teammates towards the end of their pre-season training camp in Ireland. Abdulai stated that upon hearing of the interest, he wanted to complete the move immediately. Abdulai is a former youth player for Celtic and Leicester City who began his senior career with Swansea City before moving to Leyton Orient.

Hibs have announced that they have signed Azeem Abdulai on a permanent transfer from Leyton Orient. The terms of the transfer are undisclosed. Abdulai has signed a three-year contract with the Club, which will keep him at Hibs until the summer of 2029. The transfer is subject to international clearance.

Hibernian have signed 23-year-old Scottish-Sierra Leonean midfielder Azeem Abdulai from Leyton Orient on a three-year deal. The former Scotland under-21 internationalist has 6 caps and is described as an energetic, ball-carrying midfielder who can operate as a versatile option in either a No.6 or a No.8 role. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €400k. In the 2025/2026 season, Abdulai made 58 appearances in League One, scoring five goals and providing two assists.