Vicente Besuijen has today joined Finnish side HJK Helsinki on loan until January.

The 24-year-old will join HJK, who the Dons faced in the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, in search of some valuable game time.

“Vicente’s worked hard in pre-season and he has a clear desire to play regularly at this stage of his career”, said Dons boss Jimmy Thelin.

“While we haven’t been able to promise him that at Aberdeen, we believe this is the right opportunity for him to secure regular time on the pitch.

“With our club being very familiar with HJK from the relationships that have developed previously, and having recently dealt with them over the arrival of Topi Keskinen, we know they have a very good environment. This move should provide Vincente the game time he needs in a competitive league with a team who have European football to look forward to and we hope it is the perfect platform for him to flourish.”

Vicente made his Dons debut in February 2022 in a 1-1 draw against Ross County. He enjoyed a loan spell at Excelsior Rotterdam in the first half of 2023 before a second loan move to Eerste Divisie side FC Emmen in January 2024.

He has made 57 appearances and scored 11 goals over his four seasons at Pittodrie.

Everyone at AFC wishes Vinnie all the best during his time in Finland.