Aberdeen have signed Belgian forward Mitchy Ntelo from Swiss side Yverdon-Sport FC for an undisclosed fee.
The 6ft 2in attacker, who can play either through the middle or on either flank, has signed an initial two-year deal, with the Club holding an option for a third year, subject to international clearance and UK visa formalities.
The 25-year-old becomes Aberdeen's 13th signing of the summer, adding further pace, power and versatility to Stephen Robinson's attacking options.
"We've tracked Mitchy for some time and we're delighted to finally bring him to Aberdeen," the Dons boss said.
"He is tall, exceptionally quick and, importantly for us, is equally comfortable playing as a central striker or in the wide areas. That versatility was one of the biggest attractions.
"Although he’s scored the majority of his goals from the central position, we believe he has all the attributes to make a real impact from the flanks. He came through as a winger. He gives us another dimension in those positions while still providing genuine competition at centre-forward whenever we need it.
"He has shown during his spells in Bulgaria and in Holland that he knows where the goal is, and we believe there is still plenty of development ahead of him.
"Like Ayoub, he'll need a little time to settle into a new country, a new league and a new way of playing, but we're confident his athleticism, pace and willingness to work will make him a very good fit for this squad."
Born in Liège, Ntelo came through the academy of hometown club Standard Liège before enjoying a productive loan spell in the Netherlands, scoring 10 goals in 24 starts for MVV Maastricht.
Despite reportedly attracting interest from Eredivisie side FC Utrecht, he opted to return to Belgium and joined Royal Charleroi, where he was briefly a teammate of former Aberdeen striker Oday Dabbagh.
Seeking regular first-team football, Ntelo moved to Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv, where he enjoyed an impressive spell, scoring six goals in just 14 starts.
His performances prompted Swiss Super League side Yverdon-Sport to make their move, reportedly paying a club-record fee to secure his signature after just eight months with Plovdiv.
Following Yverdon's relegation, Ntelo returned to Bulgaria on loan with Botev Vratsa in January 2026, immediately rediscovering his goalscoring touch by netting six goals in six starts to help the club secure their top-flight status.
Now making the move to Scottish football, Ntelo is looking forward to the next chapter of his career in red.
He said:
“I’m very happy to be an Aberdeen player.
“This is a big step for me, in terms of joining a Club with such a great support and history, so it is a proud moment to be here.
“When I heard a team like Aberdeen wanted to sign me, I was desperate to make this happen.
“I know this Club is one of the biggest teams in the league. I am ready to play for the fans and give my best on the pitch. I will work hard and will do everything I can to help the team be successful.”
Everyone at Aberdeen warmly welcomes Mitchy to the North-east and wishes him every success whilst at Pittodrie.
