Youngster Ethan Ross will spend the rest of the campaign on loan at Dunfermline Athletic, Aberdeen have announced.
Ross, 18, who made his Dons debut last year and has gone on to make seven first-team appearances – including in Premiership matches against Rangers and Hibernian this season – will be eligible for Pars against Ayr United in the Championship tomorrow.
A Dons statement said: “Everyone at the club wishes Ethan all the very best during his spell at Dunfermline.”
The attacking midfielder, whose brother Seb is also on the Pittodrie club’s books, was named Aberdeen FC Development Player of the Year for 2018/19, such was his impact on the reserve side last term.
Kintore native Ross’ showings were also rewarded with call-ups Scotland’s Under-17s, U18s and U19s.
Aberdeen’s Ethan Ross heads to Dunfermline on loan