Liam Scales Joins Aberdeen on Loan

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Aberdeen have completed the loan signing of Liam Scales from Celtic this afternoon for the 2022/23 season.

The 23 year old can play at centre-back or left-back, joined Celtic in 2021 and is also a Republic of Ireland U21 international player. winning six caps.

Jim Goodwin commented on the signing: “Liam is a player that I have been trying to get for the last couple of years,” said the Dons boss on his third summer arrival.

He added: “I watched him very closely during his time at Shamrock Rovers, unfortunately I couldn’t get a deal done.

“Liam is 23-years-old and has already amassed nearly 200 appearances in senior football. He’s a strong character with a winning mentality, who will no doubt be a great addition to the squad.

“He is coming in as a left sided centre half, which is the position I saw him play regularly for Shamrock Rovers, and the one we believe is his best position.

“He is aggressive, mobile, very comfortable on the ball and he has all the qualities you would want in a modern-day centre back.”

 

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