Aberdeen have announced the signing of Swedish international Jesper Karlsson from Bologna, with the club hailing his arrival as a "major coup."

Karlsson, who joins on a loan deal after the Dons beat the transfer deadline, becomes the 12th and final signing of the summer after the club rushed through the paperwork to bring the winger to Pittodrie .

The former AZ Alkmaar star also knows his boss well having previously featured under Jimmy Thelin during their time together at Elfsborg.

Commenting on his move to the Dons, Jesper told the club website: "I am really happy to have signed for Aberdeen.

"When I spoke with the manager and staff their desire for me to come here was clear, and that was hugely important to me.

"I believe I can come here and get game time, which I hope wil

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