Dan Happe signs two-year deal with Aberdeen from Leyton Orient
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Dan Happe has joined Aberdeen on a two-year deal with an option for a third. The 27-year-old centre-back will transition from Leyton Orient after more than 250 appearances and two promotions during his career there. Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson expressed confidence that Happe will enhance the team's defense with his leadership and aerial skills. Happe chose Aberdeen over several offers from English clubs, citing the manager's vision and his desire for a new challenge. He aims to contribute to the team's aspirations for European qualification and trophy success.
- •Happe signs with Aberdeen after leaving Leyton Orient this summer.
- •Aberdeen's manager believes Happe will add leadership and aerial strength.
- •Happe turned down multiple clubs in England for this opportunity.
- •He aims to help Aberdeen return to European competitions.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'Leader' Happe signs two-year deal with Aberdeen
"Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson believes new signing Dan Happe will bring leadership and aerial dominance to the Dons' defence. The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a two-year deal at Pittodrie - with the option for a third - and will join Aberdeen when his contract at Leyton Orient expires later this summer. Happe has spent his entire senior career with Orient, making over 250 appearances and earning promotion twice.
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