Stefan Gartenmann has joined Aberdeen on a season-long loan from Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland.
The 26-year-old defender arrives on deadline day and brings the total number of summer arrivals to thirteen at Pittodrie.
Gartenmann signed his first professional contract with Eredivisie side Heerenveen before returning to Denmark, joining Danish Superliga club SønderjyskE on a three-year contract in 2017.
The defender was a cup winner in season 2019/20 when he lifted the Danish Cup, helping SønderjyskE to win their first trophy in the club’s history.
The Danish U21 international joined FC Midtjylland in 2022 on a three-year deal.
Manager Barry Robson is pleased to have brought in extra defensive recruitment ahead of the transfer window closing.
He said: “Stefan brings with him a European pedigree and has experience at right centre-back and right back which will offer us real versatility within the squad.
“He has a strong mentality, a real determination to do well and we believe he will be a positive addition given the number of matches which lie ahead this season.”
Eager to hit the ground running, Gartenmann is looking forward to a new challenge with Aberdeen.
He said: “I’m excited to be playing for such an historical club in front of such an amazing support.
“I’ve only heard great things about Scottish football and Aberdeen, and I can’t wait to be fighting for the badge and the fans.”
Gartenmann will meet and train with his new team-mates tomorrow as they prepare for the visit of Hibernian to Pittodrie on Sunday.
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