Young winger Cammy Wilson has left the Dons to join EFL Championship side Derby County FC.

The 18-year-old signed his first contract with the AFC Youth Academy aged nine years old and despite the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent, the decision to allow Cammy to move south was made with the player’s long-term career aspirations in mind.

“Cammy is a committed and talented young player and we understand his desire to have a pathway to first team football and the security of a long-term contract, something which we weren’t able to promise him at this stage”, said Dons Director of Football Steven Gunn.

“We have negotiated an agreement with Derby that provides future protection for the club, and we wish Cammy all the best in his future career.”

Cammy, who hails from Kintore, joined the Academy from Westdyke Boys’ Club and was involved in our Advance Centre programme with Jim Crawford. He was also part of the side who won the Club Academy Scotland U18 League in 2023/24.

After two seasons playing for the Under 18s Cammy was rewarded on 6th June 2024 with a new contract that saw him through to the end of the 2025-2026 campaign. On his 18th birthday, Cammy joined Highland League club Keith FC on loan for the second half of the season.