Bojan Miovski completes move from Aberdeen to Girona for record fee

Bojan Miovski has finalised his record-breaking transfer from Aberdeen to Girona, the clubs have announced.

The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Spanish side after the clubs agreed a fee and the player travelled for a medical.

Aberdeen’s previous record sale was Calvin Ramsey’s move to Liverpool for a reported £6.5m.

Miovski will now aim to make his mark at the side that finished third in the Spanish league last season and will be competing in the Champions League.

He joined Aberdeen from MTK Budapest for £600,000 four years ago and went on to become one of the Premiership’s best players, attracting attention from a number of clubs.

The North Macedonia international started 91 games for the Dons, scoring 44 times.

Thank you for everything Bojan.

Everyone at AFC wishes you every success in your future career ❤#StandFree | @bojanmiovskii 🇲🇰 pic.twitter.com/G1Bpmt2p7n
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) August 15, 2024

Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows praised the player for his contribution during his time in the north east, and said the club had secured a good deal for a valued asset.

“Bojan has been a magnificent number nine for Aberdeen and although we are clearly sad to be losing him, we’re also delighted that he has achieved such an exciting move,” Burrows said. “He deserves it, and we thank him for his significant contribution.

“The deal is also a good one for the club and further strengthens the player trading strategy adopted and driven by Dave Cormack and the board over a number of seasons. This model means a club will plan to invest much more each season in football wages and transfer fees compared to what it brings in as income from the likes of season tickets, hospitality and retail.

“It obviously relies on deals like Bojan’s, where all the proceeds are being reinvested in our football department, and as CEO I’m indebted to our investor group for underwriting the strategy which will have its cashflow ups and downs over the seasons.

“We will work hard to develop this further, whilst constantly reviewing and benchmarking ourselves against similar clubs across Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, who are doing it very effectively and are regularly punching above their weight.

“Our focus remains on developing our own players through our academy whilst complimenting that with smart recruitment from across the world, with the aim of driving football success to Aberdeen FC.

“We have already added six players in this window and our recruitment department, together with the manager, continue to explore ways to strengthen the squad between now and the end of the month.”