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Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Dungannon Swifts, Larne and Linfield learn potential Conference League opponents
The Blues are no strangers to Iceland. Last season, David Healy's men were knocked out of the Conference League by Vikingur's rivals Stjarnan, going down 4-3 on aggregate.
BBC News
04-07-2025
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- BBC News
Aberdeen was 'an easy decision' for new midfielder Kjartansson
New midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson says the scenes following Aberdeen's Scottish Cup win played a part in making the move to 18-year-old Iceland youth international, who has signed a four-year contract, has already played 58 games for Stjarnan's first team, having made his debut aged 16, and believes it's "a good move" for this stage of his career."It's an amazing feeling to sign for such a big club and I just can't wait to get started," he told club media."I got a warm welcome from the guys, and I couldn't have asked for anything more."Aberdeen is a big club in Iceland, we know the history with the European cups, so it was an easy decision to come here."It's a good move for this stage in my career and I think the Scottish game will suit my style of play."I've heard the fans are very passionate. I saw the footage of them after the Scottish Cup win, so I am excited to play in front of them. "It gives me the drive to reach that goal and achieve big things with the club."
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Aberdeen was 'an easy decision' for new midfielder Kjartansson
New midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson says the scenes following Aberdeen's Scottish Cup win played a part in making the move to Pittodrie. The 18-year-old Iceland youth international, who has signed a four-year contract, has already played 58 games for Stjarnan's first team, having made his debut aged 16, and believes it's "a good move" for this stage of his career. Advertisement "It's an amazing feeling to sign for such a big club and I just can't wait to get started," he told club media. "I got a warm welcome from the guys, and I couldn't have asked for anything more. "Aberdeen is a big club in Iceland, we know the history with the European cups, so it was an easy decision to come here. "It's a good move for this stage in my career and I think the Scottish game will suit my style of play. "I've heard the fans are very passionate. I saw the footage of them after the Scottish Cup win, so I am excited to play in front of them. "It gives me the drive to reach that goal and achieve big things with the club."
Daily Record
04-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Kjartan Mar Kjartansson has Aberdeen example to follow as 'crazy' Scottish Cup scenes have new man buzzing
Jimmy Thelin's latest signing is hoping to emulate a fellow Icelander in red after joining the Dons this week Kjartan Mar Kjartansson wants to follow in the footsteps of Kari Arnason and become a star for Aberdeen and Iceland. The 18-year-old became Jimmy Thelin' s latest signing after the Dons struck a fee with Stjarnan for their rising star. The Iceland under-21 cap is desperate to bring more glory to the Scottish Cup winners and is keen to make an impact at Pittodrie like his legendary countryman, Arnason, did in his two Pittodrie spells in 2011-12 and in 2017-18. Kjartansson admitted: 'I know a lot about him (Kari). 'He is a national legend for Iceland because of the World Cup and European Championship in 2016 and 18. 'Everyone in Iceland is aware of him because he is a legend. He played twice (here at Aberdeen). 'It is main goal for me to win a cap for the A team. We will just see how it goes. 'It is an honour to play for Iceland and the national team. You just have to give your all when you play for them.' Aberdeen are still celebrating their Scottish Cup success and the teenager watching some of the footage has inspired him to help the team kick on again. He said: 'It was crazy to see so many people in Scotland. I think it was the whole of Aberdeen who were out that day. 'Of course, that is the main goal to achieve big things with the club.' The Dons have been trailing Kjartansson with the club's new scout in that area having kept an eye on him since he broke into the Stjarnan first-team at 16. He is rated as in the top 15 midfielders under the age of 18 in world football and Kjartansson claimed it was an easy decision to move to the Scottish Premiership and feels it will help him progress. 'It is such an amazing feeling to sign for such a big club and I can't wait to get started,' the midfielder excitedly claimed. 'It was a no-brainer to come to Aberdeen. I think it is a great step in my career. 'I think the Scottish league suits my play as well. I am a midfielder that likes to travel forward with the ball. 'I would say I am an aggressive player and wherever I can I try to play forward.' Aberdeen also have guaranteed European group stage football. The good thing for Kjartansson is he has had plenty of European exposure with Stjarnan. 'It was part of it but even if they weren't it was still a no brainer decision,' the new arrival insisted.. 'We played in the Conference qualification and I got a lot of experience from that. I was playing against other teams from counties you don't know about. It was a great experience.' Kjartansson has joined up with the Dons for their pre-season camp in Portugal and then will head back to Aberdeen. It will be a new experience but he will have a friendly face, in his mum, to keep him right in the first few months. He confirmed: 'The guys have been very welcoming and I can't wait to work with them. 'It is always difficult when you move to a new country when you are 18 years old. I just have to get settled quickly. 'It will be a challenge but I will try my best to do it.' The Icelander has been brought in to shore up the Aberdeen and is seen to be one for the future. He might even chip in with a few goals because his hero was Cristiano Ronaldo and up to a couple of years ago he was playing as an attacker. Kjartansson, speaking to RedTV, explained: 'I played as a striker and a winger up to two years ago, then I turned into the No. 6 position. 'It was just random. The manager just decided one day to play me as a No. 6. He liked it, so I kept playing there.'
BBC News
03-07-2025
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- BBC News
Aberdeen buy Iceland youth Kjartansson from Stjarnan
Aberdeen have signed Iceland youth midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson from Stjarnan in his homeland for an undisclosed fee amid "significant interest from some big clubs".The 18-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, has already played 58 games for Stjarnan's first team, having made his debut aged manager Jimmy Thelin told his club website: "For a player still so young, he has played an impressive volume of minutes for the first team and the Icelandic youth international squads."He is a very exciting talent, but we also know we need to work with him to develop further and he will take time to adapt to a new club, a new league and a new country." "We must be patient. We must nurture him and, at times, we must protect him to ensure we are able to realise his significant potential."Aberdeen's scouting department had been tracking his progress "for some time"."We are pleased to have signed him given the significant interest from some big clubs," Thelin said."He has a very good defensive and positional mind for the game. He has performed well for Stjarnan when winning possession back for his team, makes key interceptions and protecting the team in transition – all the qualities we look for at the base of our midfield and it's impressive when you consider his age."Kjartansson has started eight and come on as a substitute in one of Stjarnan's 13 games in this year's Besta deild karla and they sit fourth in the table - the same position they finished last teenager said: "It's an amazing feeling to sign for such a big club. Aberdeen is a big club in Iceland - we know the history with the European cups, so it was an easy decision to come here."It's a good move for this stage in my career and I think the Scottish game will suit my style of play."
