Released keeper signs for Aberdeen

Last updated : 16 June 2016 By Michael Morris

C:WindowsTempphpB5BA.tmpAfter leaving Cardiff City this summer Joe Lewis has signed a deal with Aberdeen. He becomes their no.1 keeper after putting pen to paper on a two year deal.

Another ex Cardiff keeper, Neil Alexander is also expected to sign for Aberdeen as back up and to help with coaching.

Lewsi revealed it was another former Bluebirds who sold him the idea of moving to Scotland.

Speaking to Aberdeen's website, he said: "I spoke to the manager on the phone a few times at length and he told me his plans and I'm really looking forward to getting involved.

"Working with the manager is definitely something which attracted me to the club, he has got a good reputation so I am looking forward to working with him and also with Gordon Marshall the goalkeeping coach who also has a good reputation within the game.

"I've got a few friends who have played in Scotland and a friend of mine Kevin McNaughton was here. He told me that it's a great club and Aberdeen is a great place and that I'd really enjoy it. So I had no concerns about coming up here. I'm looking forward to pre-season and getting my head down and working hard.

"The European games were a massive attraction. Hopefully we can get through the first few rounds and get as far as we can. From what I've been told we've had a tough route the last few years so hopefully with a few decent draws we can go as far as we can.

"A lot of goalkeepers when they get into their late 20's and 30's become better players so hopefully I can do the same."

Lewis made little impact at City spending time out on loan with Blackpool and Fulham. He made one league appearance for City in four years with the club in a 1 - 1 draw at Hull in the Premier League.