Mats Knoester has committed to a two-and-a-half year contract with Aberdeen following his departure from Ferencvaros. His decision was swayed by his former teammate Stefan Gartenmann, who shared his positive experiences at Aberdeen. Despite having other options, Knoester made a swift choice to join Aberdeen. He expressed his ambition to participate in European matches with the team and to contribute to their success in the Scottish Premiership. The Dutch defender, seeking a new challenge after an injury-plagued loan period at Danish club AGF, believed that Aberdeen's style of play complemented his abilities. Knoester, who has Champions League experience with Ferencvaros, is driven to assist Aberdeen, currently in fourth place in the league, in achieving a return to European competition. The vision of Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin, which focuses on building from the back, resonates with Knoester's Dutch football background, making the transfer a suitable match for both parties.