BBC · Jul 19, 2025
'No brainer' as Dorrington returns to Dons on loan
Image caption, Alfie Dorrington ended last season with a Scottish Cup winners' medalAlfie Dorrington has returned to Aberdeen on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the 2025-26 season.
Dorrington, 20, initially arrived at Pittodrie in January and helped the Dons win the Scottish Cup.
His 23rd Aberdeen appearance of the season was a starting place in the final against Celtic, his own goal giving the holders the lead before Jimmy Thelin's side prevailed on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
"I had six months here last season, and it was the best six months of my footballing life; winning the cup, playing lots of games, gaining new experiences," said Dorrington.