Aberdeen Secure Alfie Dorrington Season-Long Loan After Scottish Cup Win

Alfie Dorrington has returned to Aberdeen on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the 2025-26 campaign, following a successful stint that helped the club secure the Scottish Cup after a 35-year wait. The 20-year-old centre-half made 17 appearances last season and was a key figure in the team's defense, despite an own goal in the final against Celtic, which Aberdeen ultimately won on penalties. Teammate Nicky Devlin praised Dorrington's quality and character, noting his importance both on and off the pitch, especially given the departure of several senior players. Manager Jimmy Thelin also expressed satisfaction with Dorrington's return, emphasizing the need for squad depth as the club prepares for a busy season including the Europa League play-off stage. Dorrington himself described his previous six months at Aberdeen as the best of his footballing life and welcomed the opportunity to continue developing at a high level. The player’s return was confirmed just before a pre-season friendly against Fulham, where Aberdeen faced a tough 4-1 defeat, but the team remains optimistic about the season ahead.