Aberdeen FC has this afternoon completed the signing of Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward on loan. Danny will remain at Pittodrie until the end of the season.

The Dons keeper trained with his new team mates during a double session today and he will also be in the squad for Sunday’s pre-season friendly against St Johnstone in Brechin. 

The 22-year-old began his career at hometown club Wrexham before moving to Anfield in 2012. The keeper has been a regular for the Liverpool U21s and recently committed his long term future to the Anfield club by signing a long term deal. Last season he had a loan spell with League Two side Morecambe and was also part of the Liverpool first team squad on a number of occasions towards the end of the campaign. 

Ward has been a part of the Wales International senior squad since 2013. Prior to that he was capped on four occasions by the Welsh U21s. 

Derek McInnes admitted to afc.co.uk that he is a keeper he has been monitoring for a while. 

“I am delighted to get Danny on board. He is a young goalkeeper we have been aware of for some time. We are thankful to Liverpool and Brendan (Rodgers) in particular for allowing this to happen. 

“He is someone who is highly regarded at his club and they see the importance of getting him out on loan. Danny now has the task and challenge of playing football at a good level with us. 

“We have real competition for places in all areas of the team, and we certainly now have that in the goalkeeping position. 

“We believe Danny is going to have a good career as he goes forward and we are looking forward to the opportunity of working with him as part of his development. 

“He can also help us to be successful.”  

Danny spoke to RedTV this evening after the paperwork was completed. His interview is available to watch now- please click here to view