Aberdeen has successfully secured the signing of promising Icelandic talent Kjartan Mar Kjartansson, overcoming significant competition. Dons manager Jimmy Thelin announced that the club has reached an agreement to bring the 18-year-old midfielder on a four-year deal from Starjan, his team in Iceland. The transfer is pending international clearance and visa approval, marking Kjartansson's entry into the Scottish Premiership as Aberdeen's fifth acquisition this summer. Thelin praised Kjartansson's defensive and positional abilities and pointed out his extensive experience, mentioning that he has appeared in over 50 first-team matches and debuted at the age of 16. Thelin also noted the considerable interest from larger clubs but expressed his belief in Kjartansson's potential, while advising that the young player will need time to adjust to a new club, league, and country. Kjartansson shared his excitement about joining Aberdeen, citing the club's rich history, enthusiastic supporters, and how the Scottish style of play aligns with his own. He is eager to make a significant contribution to the team and achieve great success at Pittodrie.