Aberdeen have swooped to sign right back Jon Gallagher on loan from MLS champions Atlanta United.
The 23-year-old Irishman has penned a loan deal for the remainder of the MLS season and becomes Derek McInnes' seventh signing of the summer.
Gallagher played 29 games for Atlanta United 2 in his first year as a professional where he was managed by former Aberdeen star Stephen Glass and has represented England Schoolboys at Under-18 level.
But he has agreed the switch across the Atlantic to develop his game and will provide a new option for McInnes in the full back and wide areas.
McInnes said: “Jon is a young developing talent who we’re pleased to have as part of the squad for this season. He offers cover on the right side but he also played in a more advanced role in college football for Bobby Clark and his successful Notre Dame side and scored some impressive goals.
"We’re looking forward to helping him develop over the coming season in an environment with our other hungry and talented developing players."
McInnes has already signed Ryan Hedges (Barnsley), Ash Taylor (Northampton) Curtis Main (Motherwell), Luc Bollan (Dundee United) Michael Ruth (Queen’s Park) and Craig Bryson (Derby County) this summer.
Former Rangers defender Carlos Bocanegra - now Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director - said: "This is a good opportunity for Jon to take the next step in his development. Aberdeen has a strong track record of developing on-loan players and Jon will have the chance to compete for playing time against strong competition that includes Europa League qualifiers.”
