Former Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet has joined Aberdeen on a season long loan despite offers from both sides of the border.
The Scotland international left Hibs in June last year to join English Championship club Millwall for a reported £2m fee.
He scored five goals in 29 appearances last term and was linked with a return to Easter Road but has elected to go to Pittodrie.
He made 101 appearances for Hibs scoring 39 times and picked up 11 international caps scoring one goal.
Injuries have hampered his progress for the London club.
“As soon as I knew Aberdeen were interested, it was a no brainer to be honest,” he told club media.
“I did have options down south and with other teams in Scotland but the way the team have started the season, I wanted to get involved.
“This is a massive club. It’s one that makes an impression on you and I want to be part of that.
“I spoke to the gaffer and listened to his philosophy and his plans. I was impressed with his style of play and I believe it suits me.
“It is an exciting project that I want to be part of and I am ready to give it my all for the fans.”
Manager Jimmy Thelin added: “Kevin is a fantastic addition for us.
“His appetite and desire to come to Aberdeen and be part of what we are building here was really pleasing.
“He is a proven goalscorer, with a particularly impressive scoring rate here in Scotland, and he will further strengthen our squad, providing healthy competition in the forward areas.
“He also has all the personal attributes we look for in a player and we believe his energy will have an instant impact with our supporters.”
Nisbet made his Aberdeen debut as a late substitute in yesterday’s 2-0 home win over Kilmarnock.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
