Dons boss Thelin had made the 24-year-old defender one of his top January targets, and has now secured his man
Aberdeen has signed Latvian defender Kristers Tobers for £700,000 from Swiss club Grasshoppers.
Main points:
* Tobers, the captain of the Latvian national team, was a top target for Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin.
* The signing is due to bolster Aberdeen's defense, which has struggled recently, leading to a dip in their league form.
* Tobers expressed his excitement to join a "big club" in Scotland after a positive reception from fans.
* Thelin described Tobers as a "consummate professional" who will bring leadership qualities to the squad.
The article focuses on the transfer itself, highlighting Tobers's potential to improve Aberdeen's performance.
Aberdeen has signed Latvian defender Kristers Tobers for £700,000 from Swiss club Grasshoppers. Main points: * Tobers, the captain of the Latvian national team, was a top target for Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin. * The signing is due to bolster Aberdeen's defense, which has struggled recently, leading to a dip in their league form. * Tobers expressed his excitement to join a "big club" in Scotland after a positive reception from fans. * Thelin described Tobers as a "consummate professional" who will bring leadership qualities to the squad. The article focuses on the transfer itself, highlighting Tobers's potential to improve Aberdeen's performance.