Aberdeen Signs Australian Striker Kusini Yengi on Free Transfer

Aberdeen Football Club has signed Australian striker Kusini Yengi on a free transfer from Portsmouth, marking their fourth acquisition of the summer. Yengi, a 26-year-old forward known for being tall, strong, and quick, impressed at Portsmouth by scoring 13 goals in his debut season and has six goals in 11 appearances for the Australian national team. Despite an injury-hit second season at Portsmouth with limited appearances, Yengi was attracted to Aberdeen's project and the prospect of European football, as the club secured a spot in the Europa League play-offs following their Scottish Cup win. Manager Jimmy Thelin highlighted Yengi's qualities and goal-scoring consistency, emphasizing the player's expected key role in Aberdeen's competitive squad facing a busy domestic and European schedule. Yengi expressed enthusiasm about joining Aberdeen, citing the positive environment and ambition of the club as major factors in his decision. The signing is part of Aberdeen's broader recruitment strategy involving several Australian players, aiming to strengthen the team for upcoming competitions.