Huntly manager Allan Hale believes new signing Daniel Critchard has a big future with the club.
The 19-year-old former Cove Rangers and Hall Russell United striker has penned a one-year contract with the Black and Golds.
Christie Park boss Hale said: “We’re pleased to sign him, he’s a young lad and he’s still got a lot to learn in the game.
“But we’re very pleased with what we’ve seen of him so far. He’s technically good, can carry the ball well and also has pace and end product.
“He’s a player we’re certainly looking to in the future to develop and players like him who are young and keen to improve with desire and the right attitude are the guys we want at the club.
“If Daniel continues on the trend he has shown so far I’m sure he’ll do very well for us.”
Huntly are also close to making another signing, but are still awaiting international clearance for the unnamed player.
Although still keen to strengthen his squad Hale does not anticipate doing any more business soon, particularly with the start of Highland League season delayed until November 28 at the earliest.
He added: “It’s difficult to to say at this moment. We know what we’d like to do, but there’s no competitive football going to happen for the forseeable future so there’s no need to rush anything.
“The focus was on getting the out of contract players fixed up so that we know we’ve got stability to the squad for the next few years.”