Aberdeen have appointed Stephen Glass as the club's new manager.

Derek McInnes left the Scottish club in March after spending eight years in charge.

Glass, who worked as the Atlanta United 2 head coach until this appointment, is now ready to take over.

The 44-year-old is a former Aberdeen player, and is entrusted with taking the battle to Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.

"It is a real honour to be named Aberdeen FC manager," Glass told the official Aberdeen website.

"From the initial conversations I have had with the chairman and the board this week I am hugely excited about the plans that are being put in place for next season. Dons fans can be assured by my drive for Aberdeen to compete fiercely and to win."

"His winning mentality, having been mentored in the 'Aberdeen Way' from an early age by the likes of Teddy Scott, Alex Smith and Willie Miller, and desire to embrace the club's strategy were key factors in our decision," said chairman Dave Cormack.

"He is committed to an exciting, attacking style of football and maximising our player budget so we can get the best out of, and right balance between, experienced players and, crucially, developing and playing young first team players."