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Former Atlanta United defender Jack Gurr signs with Stephen Glass' Aberdeen

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Former Atlanta United defender Jack Gurr has landed at Aberdeen, signing a one-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club, it was announced Tuesday.

The 25-year-old Newcastle-born fullback reunites with Stephen Glass, who was Atlantaā€™s interim manager last year following the clubā€™s parting of ways with Frank de Boer.Ā 

ā€œHaving worked with Jack for almost two years, I know exactly the type of player we are getting, and he will be a good addition to the group,ā€ Glass said in a statement. ā€œJack is an attacking fullback who understands exactly how we want to play. Iā€™m looking forward to seeing the contribution he can make to our campaign this season.ā€

Gurr was placed on waivers by Atlanta United on May 28 after making just one appearance with the club, playing 45 minutes off the bench in the club'sĀ 3-1 winĀ overĀ Chicago Fire FCĀ on April 24. Because he wasn't claimed, Atlanta retained his rights.

Gurr signed with ATL UTD 2 ahead of the 2020 season and started 15 games. The fullback had a goal and three assists during his time in USL Championship, earning a short-term deal with the first team last December as Atlanta faced Club America in the resumption of the Concacaf Champions League.

Prior to signing with ATL UTD 2, Gurr was a four-year starter at Georgia Gwinnett College where he became the program's all-time leader in assists.