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Stuart Armstrong has 51 caps for Scotland Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong says "it's nice to come back full circle" by signing a two-year contract with Aberdeen after his release by Sheffield Wednesday. The Inverness-born 33-year-old, capped 51 times, played for Dyce Boys Club in the city before starting his senior career with Dundee United. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is looking forward to Armstrong adding "experience" and "leadership" to his squad and helping his younger players develop. But Armstrong insisted that: "It's a chance for me to play competitive, challenging football and the lure of playing in Europe is exciting. It's a good footballing decision for me to come here. " Who won the Scottish Premiership transfer window? Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - summer 2025 Only six of Armstrong's 11 appearances for Wednesday were starts, but Aberdeen no doubt see him as part of their Conference League plans considering his signing coincided with the closure of Uefa's signing deadline. "I hope I can add something to the team and help us achieve something special together, " he told the club's website. "I've not been back to the city for a long time, so it's nice to come back full circle in a football sense. " Armstrong had joined Wednesday from Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was restricted to four starts and five substitute appearances after his six-year spell with Southampton ended last September. Thelin, though, had "been tracking Stuart for some time" before making the former Celtic midfielder his 13th summer addition. "We are so pleased to be able to add a player of his talent and experience to our group, " Thelin said. "Stuart has had an impressive career at the top level of the game and we hope he can act as another leader in our squad. "With such a busy schedule coming up, we want to drive competition in all areas of the park who can bring different attributes to how we play. "We also have several very talented young prospects and having a core of experienced players from Scotland to help them develop has always been part of our strategy. " Visit our Aberdeen page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Aberdeen news notifications in the BBC Sport app Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense 'I'm here to entertain' - Alcaraz books semi-final spot 'Undercooked and overcooked' - frazzled England humbled Can science reveal the secrets of UFOs? Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses his desert island tracks From Premier League glory to financial devastation A notorious female gangster, the 'Black Widow', opens up 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense - how deal fell through Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' Video Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' 'Liverpool's record-breaking summer has surely made title a formality' Which NFL team should you support? Premier League £3bn summer spending surpasses record What does Australia's Hundred dominance mean for women's cricket? All of the deals on transfer deadline day in one place Q&A: Norris' title hopes - and Antonelli 'like an artichoke' In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'A sour taste' - inside a summer like no other in Newcastle's history 'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit' Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal. Video Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal Ex-Premier League players lost millions in investments - watch on i Player The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? Who won the Scottish Premiership transfer window? Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow Invincibles three-peat - how they did it and why era could be ending Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.