The 24-year-old has signed with Hibernian from Darmstadt for the remainder of the season after a stint in Germany’s second tier, with whom he joined following the end of the 2016-17 A-League season with Brisbane Roar.

“I am delighted to be joining Hibernian for the rest of the season,” Maclaren told hibernianfc.co.uk after making just seven appearances for Darmstadt.  

“I’ve spoken to the manager and he has high hopes for the second half of the season, and hopefully I can contribute to that.

“It’s a big few months for me personally with the World Cup on the horizon, so I’m very motivated to get some goals and hopefully force my way into the final squad for Russia.”

Maclaren has not played for Australia since June and is desperate to add to his five Socceroos caps on the back of what he hopes will be a successful move to Edinburgh.