Sorensen feels welcomed by Dons squad already

Lasse Sorensen says his new MK Dons team-mates have already made him feel a part of the squad after signing on loan from Stoke today (Friday).

The 20-year-old Dane joins from the Championship side in time to be a part of Russell Martin's squad to face Coventry City in the Carabao Cup tomorrow.

With just a day to get to know everyone before the game, Sorensen said his new Dons team-mates have already made him feel at home ahead of his loan spell.

"They were funny, they laughed, took me in and welcomed me," he said. "I thought they were great to me, it was a very good first impression of them and when I’ve been speaking to them they have been very nice. They’ve helped me massively and it’s really appreciated.

"You always want to feel welcome and appreciated, which I do here. I can’t wait to get going and to do my best for the club. I want to do as well as I can.

"There has been a bit of interest for a while and then the opportunity to play football here finally arose. I talked it through with all those around me and we thought it was the perfect opportunity for me."

Martin described Sorensen as a flexible midfielder who can play in a number of positions in the centre of the park as a replacement for Charlton-bound Alex Gilbey.

"I see myself as a player that likes to play football and get on the ball, which is what Russ is trying to do here," Sorensen confirmed. "That made an influence on my decision, the way we want to play football was a big part of it.

"I’m a young centre midfielder who wants to get on the ball and play, but also I bring energy up and down the pitch. I want to do things in the game and that’s how I see myself."