Marko Lazetic Joins Aberdeen, Excited for New Chapter

Marko Lazetic Joins Aberdeen, Excited for New Chapter

Marko Lazetic Joins Aberdeen, Excited for New Chapter

Marko Lazetic has cited the "energy and intensity" at Aberdeen as a key factor in his decision to join the club.

The 21-year-old forward has signed with the Pittodrie club from AC Milan for an undisclosed fee.

Lazetic, a Serbia Under-21 international, had one year remaining on his contract with the Italian side and has now committed to a four-year deal with the Scottish Premiership team.

He made his professional debut for Red Star Belgrade at the age of 16, having progressed through the youth ranks of his local club.

In January 2022, he transferred to AC Milan for a reported fee of £3.5 million, but he has since made only two appearances for the Serie A club.

However, Lazetic has gained valuable experience through loan spells with Graficar Beograd, Rheindorf Altach, Fortuna Sittard, and most recently, TSC in his native Serbia.

Last season, he made 23 starts and came off the bench 20 times as TSC finished seventh in the Serbian top flight and advanced to the knockout phase play-offs of the Conference League.

"It feels amazing to finally be here after a bit of a wait, but I am ready to get to work," Lazetic expressed. "When Aberdeen called, I knew this was a place I wanted to call home. I felt the determination from the manager and staff to make this happen, and I loved the energy from everyone, which is why I wanted to be here as soon as possible.

"I believe this is a place where I can grow both as a player and as a person. It’s crucial for a player to be in an environment where they can thrive and improve.

"I think with Aberdeen's support, I can become a better player, and I hope to contribute to the club's success.

"I've seen footage of the fans, and I admire their intensity. I share that perspective on football, so I can't wait to get to Pittodrie and hopefully score and celebrate with the fans."

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