Grimsby sign midfielder Burns from MK Dons

Darragh Burns spent almost all of 2024 on loan with Irish side Shamrock Rovers

Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Darragh Burns from fellow League Two side MK Dons for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old joined MK Dons in 2022 and played 24 times for them, but was on loan at Shamrock Rovers from January last year until December, and scored five goals in 40 appearances.

He has agreed a contract with Grimsby to run until the summer of 2028.

Head coach David Artell said Burns will provide "strength and depth" to the team in the wide forward positions.

"We've been tracking him for some time and have been impressed," he added.

"He's technically proficient, particularly in the final third with excellent crossing, good delivery from both feet and he has an eye for goal, too."