Barry Robson is delighted to have added “a proven leader” to his squad after Aberdeen confirmed the arrival of former Livingston captain Nicky Devlin on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old’s change to Pittodrie was already widespread information after a photograph emerged a fortnight in the past of the participant and his agent signing his pre-contract with the Dons.
Devlin even spoke briefly about his impending transfer to Aberdeen final week at a pre-match media convention forward of his penultimate outing for Livingston in opposition to Motherwell.
The Dons have been lastly in a position to formally announce the signing on Thursday.
“Nicky is a proven leader and is exactly the type of character I want within my squad here,” supervisor Robson instructed the Reds’ web site.
“He is an experienced professional who has been captain at two previous clubs, he knows the league well and is equipped for the demands we are going to face next season.”
Devlin has additionally performed for Dumbarton, Stenhousemuir, Ayr United – the place he was additionally skipper – and Walsall.
The 29-year-old is trying ahead to his first style of European soccer, with the Dons set for assured group-stage involvement till Christmas if Celtic defeat Inverness in Saturday’s Scottish Cup ultimate.
“It’s great to be an Aberdeen player and I am really looking forward to the season ahead,” he stated.
“Aberdeen actually impressed me when the conversations first began a couple of potential transfer.
“The manner the supervisor needs to take the membership ahead and the non-public touches from all of the workers contributed to my determination. Aberdeen was positively the most effective match for me.
“The alternative to play in Europe was clearly an added attraction.
“I’ve had to work hard in my career to get where I am and so I want to do my very best at Aberdeen and grasp the fantastic opportunity I’ve been given.”
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