Aberdeen have confirmed today that midfielder Craig Storie has joined St Mirren on loan until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old has struggled for minutes this season and has only featured twice for Derek McInnes’ side.
He has featured frequently for the Dons’ development squad but Pittodrie chiefs are reportedly keen to find the youngster first team opportunities away from the club.
He will join fellow Don Lawrence Shankland who is also on loan at the Championship side.
It brings to 10 the number of Aberdeen youngsters who are currently with other clubs.
They are: Lawrence Shankland (St Mirren), Cammy Smith (Dundee united), Daniel Harvie (Dumbarton) Danny Rogers (Falkirk), Aaron Lennox (Raith Rovers), Robbie Mutch (Arbroath), Joe Nuttall (Stranraer), Scott McKenna (Ayr United), Connor McLennan (Brechin City).
Storie, who captained the Scotland School Boys side, has represented Scotland at all the various youth levels and played for the Scotland U21s this season.
The midfielder will officially join St Mirren on the 8th of January and will go into their squad for the Dunfermline Athletic match on the 14th.
A spokesman for Aberdeen football club said: “Everyone at AFC wishes Craig well during his stay at St Mirren.”