Ireland U21 international Jad Hakiki has signed for Bohemians after a two-year spell with Sligo Rovers.

The 22-year-old has penned a deal until the end of the 2028 season following Rovers relegation to the First Division.

Hakiki missed most of that campaign following foot surgery, with his last of six appearances this season in April.

“I’m delighted to be here, and I’m really looking forward to trying to kick on,” said Hakiki. 

“I’ve spoken to the manager and have heard the ambitions for the club going forward and what they want to do next year. It all really appealed to me, so I couldn’t wait to sign. 

“Bohs had a really good season, have kept the core of the group here, so I want to come in and knuckle down, progress, and help push the club on further.

“The club came second this year and got to a semi-final as well, so there is a really talented group here already and I’m really looking forward to getting started in pre-season.”

Hakiki has made 96 first-team appearances between Shelbourne, Dundalk, and the Bit O’Red, plus 10 more for the Irish U21s. He scored in their 2-2 draw with Slovakia in October 2025.

“Jad is a real talent, so we are delighted to get him signed early,” said Bohs manager Alan Reynolds. “He’s a goalscoring midfielder. He likes to dribble, take people on, and can play centrally off the striker or out wide.

“He’s the right profile of player we need, and the right age bracket too. He’s had a challenging year with injury but there is no doubting his ability. He’s a player who I think will really excite our fans.

“He’s got plenty of games under his belt for a player of his age, and was an important player for the Ireland U21s. He wants to push himself on further now so we’re really looking forward to getting working with him in the closed season and seeing what he can do.”