Aberdeen have signed Danish winger Jeppe Okkels on mortgage from Preston North Finish till the tip of the season, with an choice to make the transfer everlasting as a part of the deal.
The 25-year-old spent three years taking part in below Dons supervisor Jimmy Thelin at Elfsborg.
The Swedish membership offered him to Utrecht within the Netherlands in January 2024, with the participant shifting on to Preston in the summertime.
Okkels began only one match within the Championship, when he was changed at half-time, whereas there have been six extra appearances as an alternative.
He performed in three EFL Cup ties and transformed two spot-kicks in a 17-16 penalty shootout success towards Fulham.
Okkels started his senior profession with Silkeborg in his homeland earlier than signing for Thelin’s Elfsborg, the place he scored 29 objectives in 118 appearances.
He turns into Aberdeen’s first signing of the January window, and Thelin hinted there will likely be extra additions within the coming weeks.
“Jeppe is somebody we all know properly and is a participant with a powerful pedigree so we’re delighted he has opted to hitch us at Aberdeen,” Thelin stated.
“He is an effective finisher, who will carry a objective menace and supply actual high quality to our midfield choices along with his technical potential.
“He has had a irritating interval, nevertheless, he is an effective character and with the combat and willpower he exhibits we’re positive he will likely be a constructive addition to the squad.
“We proceed to take a look at methods during which we are able to strengthen the squad to carry extra power for the rest of the season.”