Hot prospect Fletcher Boyd has signed a three-year contract, keeping him at Pittodrie until 2027.

The 16-year-old netted on his Dons debut, coming off the bench to score the fourth in a 4-0 win at Easter Road in May, making him the youngest scorer in the Club’s 121-year-history.

He followed that by grabbing the fifth in a 5-1 victory over Livingston just three days later and was only prevented from his third appearance against Ross County on the final day of the 23/24 season courtesy of a tight hamstring during the half-time warm-up.

Despite interest from some of the UK’s biggest clubs, Boyd has committed to the longest contract he is permitted to given he is still under 18.

Commenting on his deal with the Dons, Fletcher said: “It feels great to get this signed and I’m looking forward to continuing my development at the Club.

“I got a taste of first team football at the end of last season and I want to build on that experience and continue to do well for Aberdeen.

“I know there is a lot of hard work ahead but I’m looking forward to the future under the manager and can’t wait to get started.”

Jimmy Thelin made securing Fletcher on a new agreement amongst the highest priorities since being named as Dons boss.

And he is looking forward to working with the exciting talent when pre-season kicks off shortly.

“We’re delighted that Fletcher has opted to commit his future to Aberdeen, particularly as there was a lot of interest in him”, said Jimmy.

“There has been a huge collective effort from key people at the club, over a significant period of time, to get us to this point with Fletcher so I must pay testament to that hard work and endeavour.

“Fletcher is a bright young talent who has made the progression through the youth academy but perhaps more importantly he has the personal attributes we look for in young players.

“He’s hungry, has a real desire to get better and it says a lot that he believes this Club is the right environment for him to do that.

“We have good mentors inside the squad, with real experience and blending that with players coming from the youth pathway will undoubtedly help these youngsters to grow and continue their development.”