Cody McDonald: AFC Wimbledon sign Gillingham striker on free transfer

Cody McDonald scored on his Football League debut for Norwich in 2009

AFC Wimbledon have signed striker Cody McDonald after he turned down a new deal with Gillingham.

He spent the last four seasons with the Gills, scoring 48 goals in 153 league games, after a previous loan spell.

Boss Neal Ardley told the club website: "He has only just turned 31 and he still has years ahead of him.

"He scored 12 goals last season for Gillingham in a team that struggled a bit and his goalscoring record previously has been very good."

The Dons have not disclosed the length of the former Norwich and Coventry player's contract.

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