Confirmed - Aberdeen complete transfer of young midfielder
· Emily Harper · 2026-08-13T20:01:11+00:00 · nguồn gốc
SK Brann have continued to bolster their squad this summer, and they have now completed the signing of Aberdeen’s Kjartan Mar Kjartansson. The midfielder has made the move to Norway after struggling to establish himself in the Aberdeen team.
Kjartansson joined Aberdeen last year expecting to play regularly and perform well for the club. However, he ended the last campaign with just eight league appearances and did not appear to be part of their plans for this season. He did not want to spend another season largely on the bench, leading to his decision to leave Scotland.
Kjartansson Leaves Aberdeen
The 20-year-old has plenty of room for improvement, but he also needs regular game time, which could be important as he looks to reach his full potential. His move to Brann gives him the opportunity to continue his development in Norway.
Aberdeen Live previously reported on Brann’s interest in the midfielder, with Kjartansson now having completed the move to the Norwegian club. He was considered one of the top players at Aberdeen, but the club had several more experienced players competing for places in the same role, making it difficult for him to secure regular opportunities.
Kjartansson will now look to establish himself at Brann, where he will still have to compete for his place in the team. However, the midfielder will hope that regular game time is easier to secure in Norway than it was in Scotland.
Brann Offer Fresh Opportunity
Brann have been one of the finest Norwegian clubs to join in recent times, competing strongly domestically and on the continent. Kjartansson will therefore have the opportunity to continue his career with a club that has ambitions in both domestic and continental football.
The midfielder’s arrival gives him a fresh opportunity after a difficult spell at Aberdeen. At 20, he still has significant room to develop, and consistent playing time could help him progress towards his full potential.
For Aberdeen, Kjartansson’s departure brings an end to his spell at the club after he struggled to establish himself as a regular. For Brann, his arrival adds another player to a squad that has continued to strengthen during the summer.
Kjartansson can now focus on making the most of his new opportunity. Having completed his move to Brann, he will hope to earn regular game time, establish himself in the team and continue developing his career in Norway.