GREG LEIGH has rejoined Aberdeen on a short-term deal.
The left-back spent last season on loan at Pittodrie from Dutch side NAC Breda and was a free agent after leaving the Eredivisie outfit.
Leigh, 26, has signed a contract with the Dons that will keep him at the club until January, with manager Derek McInnes tipping the full-back to play a crucial role in the first team.
He told the club's website: “Greg obviously got injured playing with us last season, but he’s now got the opportunity to finish what he started and that’s to be part of a successful Aberdeen team.
“With Scott McKenna leaving he provides us with another natural left sided defender. He can play left of a three, left centre back and left wing back, so he provides real competition in those areas.
“In his time with us previously, Greg enjoyed being here and we enjoyed working with him. We’re delighted to have him back, despite it being a short-term deal, and now it is important he helps us over the next few months to try and achieve our goals.”
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