Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup-winning captain Graeme Shinnie is to go away the membership subsequent month when his contract expires.
The 34-year-old has performed 344 occasions over two spells for his hometown group, with final season’s conquer Celtic at Hampden making him the primary Aberdeen captain for 35 years to win the Scottish Cup.
The membership say Shinnie was supplied a two-year contract extension which additionally included a pathway into teaching. Nonetheless, the midfielder has chosen to maneuver on to proceed taking part in extra often.
Aberdeen supervisor Stephen Robinson described Shinnie as an “excellent chief”.
“His dedication, work price and affect throughout the dressing room have been invaluable and he has captained this membership with distinction,” Robinson added.
“We perceive his want to proceed taking part in often, one thing I couldn’t assure going into subsequent season.
“It goes with out saying that he leaves right here with our sincerest thanks, admiration and highest needs for the long run.”
