ABERDEEN have cut the loan of Wes Burns short after confirming on Monday that the winger is returning to parent club Bristol City.
The Wales Under-21 international arrived at Pittodrie on a season-long deal last summer and scored one goal in 21 outings for the Dons before the winter break.
Burns' solitary strike for Derek McInnes' side came on his debut against Ventspils in the Europa League qualifiers, but the 22-year-old has struggled to tie down a starting spot in Scotland and has returned to the English Championship outfit.
A club statement read: "Aberdeen Football Club can confirm that Wes Burns has returned to Bristol City after spending the first half of the season on loan at Pittodrie.
"The winger scored on his debut for The Dons in a 3-0 victory over Ventspils in the Europa League at Pittodrie in July before being named as Man of the Match as Aberdeen knocked Ayr United out of the Betfred Cup at Somerset Park in early August. The Welshman went on to make a substitute appearance in the League Cup final.
"Wes will now return to Ashton Gate after making 21 appearances for The Dons including 11 as a substitute.
"Everyone at Pittodrie would like to wish Wes all the very best for the future."
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