Aberdeen have announced their first signing of the summer in Shelbourne FC centre-back Gavin Molloy on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old centre back joins from League of Ireland Premier Division side having become a key player for the since since his breakthrough in 2022.
Molloy made 70 appearances for the club, featuring 22 times this campaign including in this week's victory over Waterford FC.
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On signing the Dubliner, new Dons boss Jimmy Thelin said: "Gavin has developed a growing reputation in Ireland. He brings great versatility, a positive attitude and both on and off the pitch conducts himself in the correct manner.
"Gavin is also a leader, something which is important for a strong and successful team, and it’s a characteristic, along with a hard-working attitude which is in the DNA of this club."
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On joining the Dons, Molloy added: "It feels brilliant to officially be an Aberdeen player. As soon as I heard about the opportunity, I wanted to put the red shirt on.
"After speaking to the club I felt this was the right step in career. The history, the size of the club, it was something I really wanted to be part of.
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"I had a good conversation with the manager. He had done a lot of research on me and told me how I would fit in with the club and he left a really positive impression.
"It’s a massive club, it seems to have a real family feel to it and I just can’t wait to get started."
