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.
13. The future's bright, it's red and white
Jamie McGonigle, with a full preseason will be a frightening prospect for opposition defences coming in off the left alongside Duffy and McEleney.
14. The future's bright, it's red and white
Evan McLaughlin has enjoyed his breakthrough season and there promises to be much more to come next year from the talented midfielder.
15. The future's bright, it's red and white
James Akintunde has committed for another season and will bring plenty more than just goals to Higgins' attacking line-up.
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Fans favourite Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe has been in excellent form and his Dundalk deal expires at the end of the season. His future is undecided.