Aberdeen captain Anthony Stewart has left the club.
The powerful defender has joined MK Dons on a loan deal until the end of the season.
The centre-back joined the Dons in the summer under Jim Goodwin. He was appointed the club's skipper for the season, with Joe Lewis losing the armband.
However, after a difficult few months in the North East, Stewart has decided to move to the League One side for the remainder of the campaign.
A club statement reads: "The club tonight confirms Anthony Stewart has joined English League One side MK Dons on loan until the end of the 2022/2023 campaign.
"The 30-year-old defender, who has been captain this season, has made 29 appearances for the Club since joining the Dons in the summer from Wycombe Wanderers.
"Everyone at AFC wishes Anthony all the best during his time with MK Dons."
READ MORE: Aberdeen allow Vicente Besuijen to join Eredivisie side on loan
Staying with the Pittodrie club, Aberdeen also confirmed the departure of Vicente Besuijen.
The young winger has joined Excelsior Rotterdam on loan until the end of the season.
The Eredivisie side have included an option to buy the Dutch player on a permanent basis at the end of the season.
He joined the club last January until Stephen Glass.
A spokesperson said: "The club tonight confirms winger, Vicente Besuijen, has joined Excelsior Rotterdam for the remainder of the season, with the Eredivisie side retaining the option to acquire the player on a permanent basis at the end of the season.
"The 21-year-old joined the Dons in January 2022 and has made 42 appearances for the club.
"Everyone at AFC wishes Vinnie all the best during his time with Excelsior Rotterdam."
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