Homecoming Niall Mcginn rejoins Aberdeen
Niall Mcginn revealed his decision to return to Aberdeen was a simple one despite interest from several other clubs.
The Northern Ireland international yesterday signed a three-and-a-halfyear contract with the Pittodrie club following a brief spell in South Korea.
Hearts and Hibernian were among the clubs interested in signing him but the 30-year-old has returned to the club where he scored 68 goals in 223 matches before an unhappy stint with Gwangju.
The attacking wide player told Aberdeen’s official website: “I had a number of options and had some very good options. So I just went back home and relaxed and did not rush into any decision.
“But once Aberdeen came callin, there was only one place I was going. I am delighted to have
everything signed.” The forward will officially rejoin the club on New Year’s Day but arrived back in the Granite City ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Hearts.
“When I was driving up the road this morning it brought back a lot of good memories when I came into Aberdeen,” Mcginn said.
“I am over the moon that we got the deal over the line. I have really enjoyed my time off in the last three or four weeks and I am now looking forward to getting going again. I am well refreshed and I am eager to go again.”
Aberdeen manager Derek Mcinnes believes Mcginn and the club are a perfect fit.
“Being as good a player as Niall is, we were not his only option,” Mcinnes said. “It pleases us that he knew how happy he was here and I think that has played a big part in it. Niall knows he will be well received and I am sure the supporters will show that. Some players and clubs are a good fit for each other and I think that is certainly the case with Niall and Aberdeen.”