Stewart returns to Caley Thistle on loan

Aberdeen midfielder Alfie Stewart has returned to Inverness Caledonian Thistle for a third season on loan.

Having helped Caley Thistle retain their League 1 status two seasons ago, the 19-year-old made 48 appearances and scored eight goals last season as they won the title to return to the Championship.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson told his club website: "Alfie is a talented young player who has performed well in pre-season training, but as part of his wider development plan, it is vital he continues to gain exposure to regular first-team football."

Stewart joins another product of Aberdeen's youth system, striker Alfie Bavidge, for a third loan spell at Caledonian Stadium.