Derek McInnes was left thrilled with Ross McCrorie after his man-of-the-match performance in the 1-0 win over Hibs.
Aberdeen beat the Easter Road side to the signing of the versatile midfielder and he showed what Jack Ross' was missing with an fine display at the heart of the Dons team.
McInnes admits he wasn't even initially looking to sign another midfielder but couldn't miss out on McCrorie when he discovered he was avaibable.
The Dons gaffer is thrilled his board was able to get a financial package together to take him to Pittodrie from Rangers - as well as signing striker Marley Watkins.
And while many felt that McCrorie leaving Rangers might signal a career that doesn't fulfil the potential Pedro Caixinha and Steven Gerrard both loved in the 22-year-old, McInnes insists he's destined for the top.
He told Sky Sports: "How good is he? He’s a dream. He’s an absolute dream, he’s a Rolls Royce of a boy.
"He’s going to get better with games, you can see that. His career has been stop start.
"A lot of times players leave the Old Firm and think it’s downhill. Not for this boy.
"He’s going to go and go far. I’m just delighted we’ve managed to get him. He wasn’t our priority at the time.
"He was always my priority if he ever became available to try and get him, he’s been on every list we’ve ever spoke about for the last couple of years.
"We needed a front player and thankfully we managed to get Marley and him in, which I'm grateful for from the board. That boy is going to get better.
"Regardless of where I play him, he's going to be a real steady performer and some days he'll light the game up as he did today. He made countless tackles, showed his power, showed his athleticism, but he can play as well the boy."
