Graeme Shinnie, 34, is set to leave Aberdeen next month when his contract ends. He has made 344 appearances across two spells for the hometown club. He captained Aberdeen to a Scottish Cup triumph over Celtic at Hampden, becoming the first Aberdeen captain in 35 years to win the trophy. Aberdeen offered a two-year contract extension that included a pathway into coaching, but Shinnie chose to move on to play more regularly. Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson praised his leadership, dedication, work rate, and influence in the dressing room. Shinnie first joined in 2015, won the Scottish Cup as captain at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, left for Derby County in 2019, and returned in 2023. He ranks 20th in the club’s all-time appearances and has 32 European appearances.
"The 34-year-old has played 344 times over two spells for his hometown team, with last season's triumph over Celtic at Hampden making him the first Aberdeen captain for 35 years to win the Scottish Cup. The club say Shinnie was offered a two-year contract extension which also included a pathway into coaching. However, the midfielder has chosen to move on to continue playing more regularly."
"Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson described Shinnie as an "outstanding leader". "His dedication, work rate and influence within the dressing room have been invaluable and he has captained this club with distinction," Robinson added. "We understand his desire to continue playing regularly, something I could not guarantee going into next season. "It goes without saying that he leaves here with our sincerest thanks, admiration and very best wishes for the future.""
"Shinnie first joined Aberdeen in 2015 after leaving Inverness Caledonian Thistle, where he also lifted the Scottish Cup as captain. A succesful spell working with Derek McInnes followed which included several finals and top-three league finishes, before he departed for Derby County in 2019. Shinnie returned to Pittodrie in 2023 and has been a pivotal figure for three-and-a-half years and the club say he leaves a "true Dons legend"."
"He is 20th on the club's all-time appearance list and also made 32 appearances in European competition, which is the 12th-most in the club's history. Football Scottish Premiership Scottish Football Aberdeen"
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