Grassi And Mulgrew Depart Dons

Last updated : 02 July 2010 By Stand Free Ed

DONS defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Davide Grassi have left the club as manager Mark McGhee's rebuilding plans start to take shape.

Mulgrew had been highly reluctant to sign a new contract since it was first offered to him last year, but his move to Neil Lennon's Celtic will raise a few eyebrows at Pittodrie nonetheless.

Mulgrew was part of a shambolic Dons defence for much of last season, and some will see this move as a further sign that the Old Firm are operating at a level closer to the chasing SPL clubs.

However, Mulgrew's dead-ball prowess and crossing skills have never been in question, and he could be a danger if played further up the pitch for the Hoops.

Grassi's departure is also a surprise, as the Italian suggested last month that he had agreed to stay put with a one-year deal agreed with the Dons.

However, it turns out the formerly-masked defender-cum-midfielder will instead head back to his homeland to sign for an as-yet unknown Italian club.

Aberdeen-Mad wishes Davide all the best in his future career.

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