Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna signs new deal until 2023
Wednesday 7 March 2018 15:59, UK
Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna has signed a new deal to stay at Pittodrie until the summer of 2023.
McKenna joined Aberdeen at the age of 11, and made his first-team debut as a substitute at St. Johnstone in February 2016.
The 21-year-old spent time on loan at Ayr United and Alloa Athletic, but has been a first-team regular since starting against Motherwell last September.
McKenna told the club's website: "It was an easy decision. It was only mentioned to me last week, so it did not take at all long to get sorted. I love being at this club, I love working with the manager, all the staff and we have a great dressing room.
"I am very settled here and now I can just focus on my football.
"Football is all about looking forward and not looking backwards. I cannot relax and need to keep working hard so I can kick on. I still have a lot to learn in the game.
"The manager has always been brilliant with me. Ever since I came in as a 16-year-old. He has looked after me very well. When I play in the first team, he does not put too much pressure on me. He lets me go out and do my job.
"There is a lot to look forward to."
Manager Derek McInnes added: "It's fantastic news for a brilliant young man and for everyone at the club.
"Scott's earned this improved contract through his strong performances and he's been a pleasure to work with since day one. I'm looking forward to Scott being part of a strong and successful Aberdeen team going forward."
