Bojan Miovski completes Girona move as Aberdeen bank club record transfer fee for talisman striker

Bojan Miovski has officially completed his switch from Aberdeen to Girona - with the Dons receiving a reported club record fee of close to £7million for their star number nine.

The 25-year-old bid an emotional farewell to the Pittodrie crowd after coming on as a late substitute in last Sunday's 3-1 win against St Mirren, bringing an end to his fruitful two-year stay in the Granite City. Miovski joined the Reds for a bargain fee of £600,000 in the summer of 2022 and went onto net 44 goals in 98 matches for Aberdeen in all competitions. His exploits have attracted interest from several clubs around Europe, but it's Champions League newcomers Girona who have won the race to land the North Macedonia international.

Pittodrie boss Jimmy Thelin is set to reinvest the huge transfer windfall with the signing of HJK winger Topi Keskinen, but may now look for a direct replacement for Miovski to challenge the likes of Ester Sokler, Pape Habib Gueye and Peter Ambrose for a starting berth up front.

CEO Alan Burrows said: "Bojan has been a magnificent number nine for Aberdeen and although we are clearly sad to be losing him, we’re also delighted that he has achieved such an exciting move. He deserves it, and we thank him for his significant contribution.

“The deal is also a good one for the club and further strengthens the player trading strategy adopted and driven by Dave Cormack and the board over a number of seasons. This model means a club will plan to invest much more each season in football wages and transfer fees compared to what it brings in as income from the likes of season tickets, hospitality and retail.

“It obviously relies on deals like Bojan’s, where all the proceeds are being reinvested in our football department, and