Aberdeen snap up former PSG and Premier League starlet as he hails ‘huge club in Scotland and Europe'
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ABERDEEN have snapped up French attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan from Sunderland.
The 22-year-old former PSG starlet has agreed a 12-month deal, and the Dons have an option to buy next summer.
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Aberdeen have signed Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan
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He has played at youth level for France and European champions PSG
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Jimmy Thelin hailed Aouchiche's attacking qualities and technical ability
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Ace Aouchiche, capped up to Under-20 level with France, has flown to meet Jimmy Thelin's squad in Portugal.
He said: "It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen.
"The best move for me is to come here.
"Everyone knows that it's a huge club in Scotland and Europe.
"I had a really positive and important talk with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here.
"I will try to bring everything to my team-mates.
"I want to achieve things at Aberdeen and hopefully make some good memories."
Dons boss Thelin wants to take his new-look squad to the next level ahead of guaranteed European league-phase football this term.
He said: "We're delighted to welcome Adil to Aberdeen.
"He's a technically gifted player who brings creativity and strong attacking instincts to our midfield.
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"At just 22, he has already played at a high level in France and in England.
"Adil's experience, coupled with his desire to keep improving makes him a really exciting addition to the group, and we believe that this is a great environment for him to thrive."
Meanwhile, Dons scout Erik Edman insists that they can lure top Scandinavian prospects by being a pathway to England.
The ex-Spurs and Sweden star is also No 2 at Swedish minnows Hittarp.
Edman said: "We want to be a bridge to England.
"It's a selling point Aberdeen have, maybe.
"As an example, we took Alexander Jensen last winter, who played for Brommapojkarna at right-back.
"He has been very good with us.
"The Scandinavian mentality is quite similar to the Scottish one, in terms of culture and the level.
"It happens very rarely an Allsvenskan player goes straight to the Premier League.
"The intermediate step is often very useful from a career perspective."
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