The Club can this morning confirm young defender Luke Turner has joined Cliftonville Football Club on a season long loan.

The nineteen-year-old Dublin native, who has represented Republic of Ireland at various youth levels, joined the Dons from Shamrock Rovers in 2018.

Since arriving at Pittodrie Luke impressed for the Under 18’s squad before progressing to the development squad. He spent the first part of last season on loan at Highland League side Turriff United FC alongside fellow development squad players, Connor Power and Tyler Mykyta before joining League of Ireland first division side, Wexford FC, on loan in February 2021.

Luke heads out on loan with the aim of gaining some valuable experience in a competitive league as Dons Pathways Manager, Neil Simpson, explains:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Luke to develop his full potential.

“He will benefit from regular game time while playing at a high level of football in the Northern Ireland Premiership.