Aaron Hickey made an impressive Serie A debut for Bologna against Parma and now joins a small, but growing, band of Scots footballers who are currently plying their trade in Europe.
At 18, the former Hearts left back has followed in the footsteps of several teenage countrymen who have upped sticks at a young age in order to pursue a career on the continent.
Here are some of the Scots footballers in Europe to keep an eye on this season ...
9. Lewis Fiorini - NAC Breda (loan)
Born in England, the Man City midfielder qualifies for Scotland through his late grandmother and recently received his first call-up to the U21s. Has trained with Pep Guardiola's first team but now on loan at Dutch side NAC Breda Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
10. Frank Ross - Go Ahead Eagles
Released by Aberdeen at the end of last season, the 22-year-old winger moved to Dutch second tier side Go Ahead Eagles. Scored one goal for the Dons but it was a memorable one - a stunning free-kick against Rangers in 2017 Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
11. David Bates - Cercle Brugge (loan)
Former Rangers and Raith defender joined the Belgian side on loan from Hamburg. Capped four times by Scotland, Bates is looking to get his career back on track after an unsuccessful loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday last season Photo: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ
12. Jack Hendry - Oostende (loan)
The Celtic defender, injured last season while loan at Melbourne City, is looking to kickstart his career on loan in Belgium and got off to good start, scoring on his debut for Oostende in their recent 1-0 win against Mechelen. Photo: KRISTOF VAN ACCOM