Aberdeen Football Club confirms Miko Virtanen has joined SPFL Championship side Hamilton Academical FC on a permanent deal.

The Finnish U21 international signed a two-year deal with Aberdeen in 2019 having impressed for the development side following his departure from Everton’s Youth Academy.

Miko joined Ladbrokes Championship side Arbroath on loan for the 2019/20 season and after a successful season with the Gayfield side he was named as their Young Player of the Year. The midfielder re-joined Arbroath on loan for the 2020/21 season but returned to Pittodrie at the start of 2021 having signed a new one-year deal.

Miko made his Aberdeen debut against Motherwell in January 2021 when he came on as a substitute in the 2-0 win. He also featured off the bench against Kilmarnock in a 1-0 win.

Everyone at AFC would like to thank Miko for his efforts during his time at Pittodrie and wish him all the very best in his future career.

Everyone at AFC would like to thank Miko for his efforts during his time at Pittodrie and wish him all the very best in his future career.