'The right thing to do' - Knoester signs new Dons deal to 2029
Mats Knoester has signed a contract extension at Aberdeen to 2029 after proving to be an "outstanding addition" since his arrival in February.The Dutch centre-back, who signed from Ferencvaros on a two-and-a-half-year deal, made 17 Dons appearances last season, including the full Scottish Cup final victory over Celtic as Jimmy Thelin's side prevailed on penalties."Mats has been an outstanding addition to our squad, both on and off the pitch, since his arrival at the start of the year," said manager Thelin."Securing his services for the next four years is a significant step for us as we continue to build a competitive team capable of competing on all fronts next season."Knoester, 26, says extending his stay at Pittodrie "feels like the right thing to do".He added: "The past few months have been very positive for me and since day one, my family and I have been made to feel very welcome. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here."The club has fantastic infrastructure, passionate supporters, and a clear direction for the future."I'm looking forward to growing together and I am keen to play my part in the team's future success as we work hard to achieve our goals."
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