James Maddison spoke to RedTV this evening on the phone from Norwich.

Dave Macdermid started by asking the midfielder what type of player Aberdeen are getting:

“I would like to think I am an attacking midfielder who can bring creativeness to the team, bring assists and goals and an attacking threat. I like to play in the number 10 shirt but am also happy to play off a side or a bit deeper if I am needed.

“I am a player who likes to get fans off their seats. I like to bring some attacking flair to the team.

“I first found out about the interest from Aberdeen a few days ago. Obviously I spoke with the manager today and my mind was made up after speaking to him. He came across really well. He is a young manager who is going really well at Aberdeen. I just felt this was the right move for me so I can’t wait to go and show what I can do in Scotland.

“I don’t know any of my team mates on a personal level. But I am looking forward to meeting up with them. I have heard good things about the squad, heard it is a really talented squad.

“I had a few chats with some of the Scottish boys at Norwich. I spoke to Steven Whittaker today about Aberdeen and have spoken to a few of the lads about Scottish football in general. They all spoke about it really highly and as I say after speaking to the manager and getting the opinions of others, it was a no brainer to come to play my football at Aberdeen.

“I was bought by Norwich in January of this year and then went back to Coventry on loan. I played nearly 50 first team games there. I was exposed to first team football at a very young age. I was put in a little bit earlier than I might have been because of the situation at the club at the time but that was only to my benefit and I think that will help me in the long run.

“I have experienced first team football.

“I am coming to gain even more first team experience at a different level. I had offers from League One club’s, I could have gone there but I feel like I have already ticked that box and done that. I felt that coming to the Scottish Premiership and a club the size of Aberdeen, it was going to be really good for me. As I say I am looking for more experience and exposure. I am looking to score some goals, create some goals and looking to chip in to help the team.

“My phone has not stopped since the news was announced. I have heard a lot about the Aberdeen fans and how much of a good fan base we have here. I am really looking forward to meeting them and showing the supporters what I can do and what I can bring to the team.”