Aberdeen look poised to lose one of the key players from their 2025 Scottish Cup triumph after reports emerged that Bundesliga 2 side St Pauli have placed a six-figure bid plus add-ons for goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.
Bid lodged as club prepare for exit
Sources familiar with the situation say St Pauli have submitted an offer for the 29-year-old and are confident of concluding a deal swiftly. The German club want Mitov to join their squad in Hamburg and compete with Ben Voll for the starting position as they press their promotion bid back to the Bundesliga.
St Pauli are reportedly keen to have clarity before their league fixture against Holstein Kiel on Friday. They are waiting to learn whether their current proposal meets Aberdeen’s valuation and have indicated they hope Mitov can travel to Germany within 24 hours if the clubs reach agreement.
Context at Pittodrie
Mitov has found himself on the bench this season after manager Stephen Robinson brought in experienced goalkeeper Marius Muller from Wolfsburg during the summer transfer window. Robinson made the signing knowing it could ultimately displace Mitov as his first-choice keeper.
According to club sources, Aberdeen have been preparing for the possibility of Mitov leaving. The Bulgarian is in the final year of his contract, although the club retain an option to extend for a further 12 months. Aberdeen are reported to want to secure a significant profit on Mitov after acquiring him from St Johnstone two years ago for a fee in the six-figure range.
"Mitov could make his Aberdeen exit this week, with a Bundesliga 2 team putting forward a six-figure bid for the keeper."
Player ambitions and legacy
Mitov has publicly indicated he was open to a new challenge over the summer and the current situation appears to reflect that ambition. While he has featured for Aberdeen in group-stage European fixtures, his most enduring contribution to the club remains his role as the penalty shootout hero in the 2025 Scottish Cup final — the decisive moment that ended a 35-year wait for the trophy at Hampden.
Several members of that cup-winning squad have since moved on from Pittodrie, including captain Graeme Shinnie and winger Shayden Morris. Mitov’s departure would mark another notable change to the group that delivered silverware for the club in 2025.
- Potential buyer: FC St Pauli (Bundesliga 2)
- Offer: Six-figure fee plus add-ons
- Mitov’s situation: 29 years old, final year of contract, club option to extend 12 months
If the transfer proceeds, Aberdeen will need to balance squad continuity and financial prudence. The club took deliberate steps this summer when signing Muller, recognising goalkeeping competition as a possible catalyst for change. Robinson has suggested that a move could benefit Mitov’s international prospects with Bulgaria by offering him a new platform to stake a claim for the No. 1 shirt.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Player | Dimitar Mitov (29) |
| Buying club | FC St Pauli (Bundesliga 2) |
| Reported fee | Six-figure sum, plus add-ons |
| Contract | Final year at Aberdeen; club option for +12 months |
Supporters will be watching developments closely over the coming days. Should Mitov depart, Aberdeen will face the familiar challenge of replacing a goalkeeper who has already secured a place in recent club folklore while also managing the squad and transfer receipts in a way that supports both immediate competitiveness and longer-term planning.
Any formal confirmation of a move is expected to come from the clubs involved in the next 48 hours if negotiations progress as currently reported.
