Aberdeen FC has finalized the signing of Moroccan international striker Ayoub Mouloua from FUS Rabat, the club announced on Saturday.
The 23-year-old forward agreed to a three-year contract at Pittodrie, which includes a club option for a fourth year, after successfully passing his medical examination at Cormack Park.
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The transfer fee is an undisclosed six-figure sum, subject to international clearance and visa formalities.
Mouloua becomes the eighth permanent summer signing for manager Stephen Robinson, following extensive scouting by sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel and head of recruitment Darren Mowbray.
Robinson expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, noting that the recruitment team monitored the striker in Morocco over several months to evaluate his playing style and character.
"We have been tracking Ayoub for several months now and have made a number of trips to Morocco to watch him play and get a real feel for the type of player and person he is," said Robinson.
The manager highlighted the forward's physical presence, mobility, and work ethic as key attributes that will bolster the team's attacking options.
"He's a brave, aggressive striker who will give us a real physical presence in attack, but he's much more than that.
He's mobile, works tirelessly for the team and has shown he knows where the goal is," Robinson added.
Robinson further noted that the club sees substantial potential for development in the young attacker, who previously scored 19 goals in 41 starts for FUS Rabat.
