Midfielder Hutchinson signs deal to end of season

Sam Hutchinson initially joined AFC Wimbledon last month on a short-term deal

Midfielder Sam Hutchinson has signed a new contract with AFC Wimbledon to keep him at the club until the end of the season.

The 35-year-old joined on a one-month deal in December but has now extended his stay after making six appearances in recent weeks.

Hutchinson had been without a club since being released by Reading at the end of last season, after injuries had limited him to only 26 games across the previous two campaigns.

"The club gave me a chance to get back into football, so I've never thought about anything else other than this," Hutchinson said.

"I've proved how fit I am and how much I want to play football, so the goal now is to get promoted."

Hutchinson played more than 200 games for Sheffield Wednesday earlier in his career, helping them reach the 2016 Championship play-off final.

"In the month that he's been with us he's shown real quality on the pitch, particularly in his versatility at being able to play in different roles," said AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson.

"He's been outstanding around the group too with the experience he brings. He helps to bolster the squad and I believe he'll continue to be an important player for us."