Aberdeen have confirmed the signing of Brighton and Hove Albion player Teddy Jenks on a season-loan deal.

Jenks is highly-rated by English Premier League side Brighton, where he made his first-team debut in 2019. He has also featured for England at U16s and U17s level but Jenks now heads to Aberdeen in order to pick up regular first-team football.

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Leaving Brighton for Aberdeen. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

An Aberdeen statement reads: “Aberdeen Football Club has this evening agreed a deal for exciting young prospect, Teddy Jenks. The dynamic 19-year-old midfielder will join the Club on a season long loan from English Premiership side, Brighton and Hove Albion, subject to international clearance.

“The athletic, high energy player, who is highly thought of, made his professional debut for Brighton in September 2019 and has featured for his country at Under 16 and 17 level. Manager Stephen Glass believes the club is fortunate to be adding a young talent of Teddy’s ability to the squad.”

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