Nesta Guinness-Walker gets move to big club following decision to leave Cobblers
Nesta Guinness-Walker has headed north of the border to Scotland following his decision to leave Northampton.
The 26-year-old, who rejected a new deal at the end of last season after playing 72 times in 20 months for Cobblers, has signed a two-year contract with Aberdeen. The SPL side won both the European Cup Winners' Cup and the European Super Cup under Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1980s and have been a mainstay in Scotland’s top flight, winning the Scottish Cup in 2025.
“I’m buzzing to be here,” said Guinness-Walker, who is Aberdeen’s ninth summer signing. “As soon as Aberdeen showed interest, I was keen to get the deal done. I’m here to continue my development and, of course, help the team win games. The club has a rich history, the fans look amazing, and after speaking to the manager, the ambition here was clear. It is something I’m eager to be part of.”
Dons boss Stephen Robinson added: “Nesta brings real pace and energy down the side, and his experience will also help Emmanuel and Mitchel with their continued development. He has played extensively in the English Championship and League One and was named Northampton’s Player of the Year last season.
“He will need a few weeks to get up to speed, as his season finished earlier, but our team behind the scenes will create a tailored programme to help him integrate and be ready for action as quickly as possible.”