Aberdeen Women have kicked off their transfer window with the signing of highly rated Montrose forward Holly Daniel.

Hailing from Alford, 17-year-old Daniel joins the Dons after three impressive seasons at the ‘Mo, where she made over 50 top-flight appearances, playing a key role in ensuring the Links Park side remained in SWPL1 against the odds.

Dons boss Scott Booth is happy to welcome Daniel into the fold as plans for the new season continue to ramp up:

“I am delighted to add Holly to our squad ahead of our return for pre-season”, said Scott.

“She is a dangerous forward who has proven she can score goals at this level. She will be a welcome addition to the group.

“For her age she has an impressive amount of experience in senior football, and she has expressed a real desire to kick on and continue to develop at Aberdeen.

“I am looking forward to working with her as we continue to prepare for another exciting campaign.”

The forward, who can operate anywhere across the frontline netted eight times in the league during season 2024/25, finishing as the Club’s joint top scorer alongside former Don Louise Brown.

Daniel boasts an impressive record against Aberdeen, scoring against the Club on three separate occasions, one being a dramatic 86^th minute strike at Pittodrie in May that was only cancelled out by Darcie Miller’s even later equaliser.

Daniel has also represented Scotland at U16 and U17 level, where she featured alongside new team-mates Madison Finnie and Aimee Black.

The forward, who has penned a two-year deal with the Club, can’t wait to get going at Cormack Park. She said:

“It feels really good to be an Aberdeen player. I’ve been a fan all of my life, and I can’t wait to get started.

“I think it’s the right time for me to move on. After speaking to the manager and hearing his plan for where he wants to take the Women’s team, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.

“I’m an attack minded player. I want to be taking people on and contributing with goals and assists.

“I can’t wait for pre-season to start. I’m so excited.”

To watch a RedTV interview with Holly, click here.