MILES Storey revealed an inspirational meeting with Derek McInnes sold him on the move to Aberdeen.
The 22-year-old attacker, who spent last season on loan at Inverness, joined from Swindon Town and could make his debut against Ventspils in the second qualifying round of the Europa League at Pittodrie tonight although it is likely to be off the bench.
Storey recalled how a chat with Aberdeen boss McInnes persuaded him to sign for the Granite City club.
He said: “At the end of the season I had a chat with the manager here, and it was an hour of talking about football, his views on the club, the way the club was going forward, how he wanted his teams to play, and within an hour I had no more questions.
“I knew I wanted to come here and try to achieve something.
“I haven’t been here very long but what I can tell so far, it is ultra-professional, everything down to the last little detail, whether that is training, the food we eat, the science behind the football. I’ve been really impressed and I am really looking forward to making an impact and trying to get myself into the team.”
Meanwhile, Aberdeen forward Cammy Smith has joined Dundee United on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old has scored four goals in 91 appearances for the Dons, mostly from the bench.
Smith told Aberdeen’s website: “At this stage of my development I need to try and play more first-team football, so I am really looking forward to the challenge of trying to play on a regular basis for United.
“I think the Championship this season is going to be a good league and it is going to be very competitive.
“I am still an Aberdeen player and, first and foremost, an Aberdeen fan.
“I will be working hard to help Dundee United have success this season and hopefully if I do well I can become a regular for Aberdeen.”
Manager Derek McInnes added: “The objective is for him to gain experience and come back here pushing for a regular first-team spot.
“Although it’s a season-long loan, we have the option to recall him in January.”
United boss Ray McKinnon said: “He is a fantastic footballer whom I have worked with at the various Scotland levels. He will add quality to our forward area and he can play in any of the forward positions.”
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