The former Celtic winger has signed a long term deal to return to his hometown club at the end of the season, following in the footsteps of his good friend and current Dundalk teammate Patrick McEleney.
It's a mouth-watering signing for Derry City fans as Higgins builds a formidable looking team capable of challenging for a first league title since 1997.
Since taking over the Brandywell reigns last April, Higgins has guided Derry from bottom of the table to fourth place, just three points behind the automatic European qualification spots.
He's brought in striker Jamie McGonigle from Crusaders, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe on loan from Dundalk, Bastien Hery on loan from Bohemians and former Portsmouth youngster Gerard Storey until the end of the 2022 season.
There's been mounting speculation that Dundalk's Will Patching and Bohs striker Georgie Kelly are also on Higgins' radar and could potentially be making a return to Brandywell next year. With that in mind, we've taken a look at what would be an exciting Derry City starting XI.
9. The future's bright, it's red and white
Ronan Boyce has been one of the outstanding performers of the season at right wingback. He will only get better!
10. The future's bright, it's red and white
Patrick McEleney's return to Brandywell has set the pulses racing and Higgins will be hoping he can reproduce his top form next season.
11. The future's bright, it's red and white
Michael Duffy has been one of the top players in the league over the past five seasons and he arrives on Foyleside in the peak of his powers.
12. The future's bright, it's red and white
The former Derry City U19 striker is no doubt on Higgins' radar and after scoring 20 goals already this season his signing would be a major coup.