Fulham sign youngster Jack Grimmer from Aberdeen

Jol defended his club's ambition (Getty Images)

Fulham have signed 17-year-old midfielder Jack Grimmer from Aberdeen, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed

Grimmer will join the Cottagers' development squad for the remainder of the season, having signed a deal until 2015.

The midfielder was the youngest Aberdeen first-team player when he made his debut against Rangers in April 2010, aged just 16 years, two months and 13 days old.

Fulham also today confirmed the signing of highly rated Danish Under-17 international Lasse Vigen Christensen from FC Midtjylland.

The midfielder has signed a professional contract until June 2014 and will also play in the development squad.

PA