Another Dons departure as Williams leaves for Bristol Rovers

George Williams becomes the fifth player to leave MK Dons this month after he joined Bristol Rovers.

The 27-year-old ends a four-and-a-half year spell at Stadium MK, where he racked up more than 150 appearances for the club. Injuries though have limited him to just 12 appearances this season and the versatile defender has found himself on the bench recently, unable to get into the side.

Williams' deal with the club was due to expire at the end of the season, but he was not going to be offered an extension and has been given a lucrative deal at the Memorial Stadium.

“George was out of contract with us in the summer and with there being no certainty on his situation moving forwards here, and having found himself out of the team, this was an opportunity for him to secure his long-term future,” manager Russell Martin said.

“He has been a terrific and loyal servant to this Football Club, for which we are extremely grateful, and he goes with all our best wishes for the future.”

Williams follows Carlton Morris, Ste Walker, Baily Cargill and Richard Keogh in leaving the club this month.