Aberdeen FC's Kusini Yengi has been dealt a fresh blow in his bid to revive his career. The striker, who has been restricted to just 14 appearances since leaving Portsmouth, has been allowed to leave loan side Cerezo Osaka and head back to parent club Aberdeen FC.

What happened to Kusini Yengi?

Yengi suffered a thigh injury that required surgery after just four appearances for Osaka, with his last outing coming against V-Varen Nagasaki at the end of February.

Why it matters for Aberdeen FC

The J-League outfit have decided not to take up the option of signing the 27-year-old on a permanent arrangement, and Aberdeen FC remain keen to move him on after just 10 appearances and one goal for the club.

As of 30 Jun 2026, Aberdeen FC sit 8th in the Premiership, with 33 points from 33 games, and a recent form of LLWDW. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 8th | | Points | 33 | | Goal difference | -15 | | Title race | 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian |

What comes next for Kusini Yengi?

Yengi will now return to Pittodrie, where he is contracted until 2028, and continue his rehabilitation. He will not link up with manager Stephen Robinson's side in Holland as the Dons ramp up their pre-season preparations.

Aberdeen FC have scored 33 goals this season, but conceded 48, and Yengi's future at the club remains uncertain. With interest in him from within the J League, and potentially from League One clubs in England, Yengi's next move will be closely watched.