MK Dons sign Derby winger Mendez-Laing

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing won promotion to the Premier League with Cardiff City in 2017-18

MK Dons have signed winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing from Derby County on a permanent contract.

The 33-year-old will reunite with his former Rams boss Paul Warne at Stadium MK after three seasons with Derby.

Mendez-Laing arrived at Pride Park from Sheffield Wednesday in July 2022 and helped the Rams win promotion to the Championship two seasons ago.

The Guatemala international played 41 times this term for Derby, under John Eustace for the last 14 games of the season following Warne's sacking, and helped the club avoid relegation back to League One with a final-day draw against Stoke City.

The length of Mendez-Laing's deal has not been disclosed.

Warne, 51, was named as Scott Lindsey's replacement as head coach in April.

He was unbeaten in his four games at the end of the season as the club finished 19th in League Two, 10 points above the relegation zone.

"I'm buzzing, happy to finally get this deal done It's a project that I'm really excited about, and I can't wait to get going," Mendez-Laing said.

"I've always kept in touch with the gaffer, he's someone I highly respect.

"When the conversation happened, there was instant interest from my side. He's a great and honest man."

Mendez-Laing made 145 appearances during his time with Derby and scored 21 goals.