Ryan Christie believes Aberdeen is the best place for his development as he enters a crucial stage of his career.

The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the Pittodrie club.

He has now returned for a second spell at the club and is keen to replicate the success of his first stint having joined on a season-long loan from Celtic.

"I just wanted to think about where my football was best," Christie said.

"The way things were for the last six months of last season, I definitely wanted to replicate that for a full season.

"The onus is on me to step up, to continue some good form. If I can keep my consistency up I will be in a better place come next season."