Ellis Clark has today left the AFC Youth Academy to join EPL side Burnley FC.

The 18-year-old midfielder joined the Academy at Under 10’s having previously played for Westdyke Boys Club and was a former pupil at the SFA Performance School at Hazlehead.

From Westhill, Ellis signed his first professional contract with the Youth Academy in 2023 and was part of the U18s side who won the Club Academy Scotland U18 League in 2023/24.

He joined Highland League side Turriff United FC on loan at the end of 2024.

Everyone at Aberdeen would like to thank Ellis for his effort and wish him well for the next stage in his career.