The MK Dons midfielder has agreed to join Posh

Player of the Season Liam Kelly has joined League One rivals Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.

The 30-year-old made 88 appearances in two years at MK Dons after moving from Crawley Town. His performances last season earned him the top prizes of both Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season, while he was also included in the League Two Team of the Year.

Dons triggered an option in Kelly’s contract at the end of the season to keep him for another year, and were understood to be preparing to offer him a new deal prior to Peterborough’s interest.

A couple of weeks ago, Posh put in a bid for the midfielder but were knocked back, with Dons boss Paul Warne admitting the valuation was not up to scratch.

Now though, the Cambridgeshire side, managed by ex-Dons assistant Luke Williams, have their man.

Kelly said: "It has been in the works for a few weeks. There was interest there, that is a nice feeling to feel wanted and Peterborough have really been keen on bringing me to the club.

"For me and my career, I felt this was a great move for me and I can't wait to get started.

“Last season went really well as a team and also on a personal level, so it was always a difficult decision to leave, but the manager here has played a massive part in bringing me to the club.

"He is someone that I have known about for a while, I have come up against his teams before and they are tough to play against, I have spoken to a lot of players who have played under him and they have all spoken very highly of the gaffer.

"When I heard about the move, it was something that I was really excited about. Hopefully I can help the younger lads in the group with my experience and hopefully I can learn a few things from them too."

Manager Williams added: “Liam is a really talented player, an experienced midfielder who joins us off the back of a brilliant season with Milton Keynes Dons.

"I think it is a really positive signing, he will bring quality and help us control the middle of the pitch and I am really looking forward to working with him. He is someone that can handle the ball, read the game, understand the opposition from a tactical point of view and he will be a real asset to us.”