Midfielder Ethan Robson will join Carlisle United after the expiry of his contract with MK Dons.

The 27-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Cumbrians, and will join Carlisle from 1st July after leaving MK Dons.

Robson had first joined MK Dons on loan from Blackpool during the 2021/22 season before making a permanent move to Stadium MK after being released by Blackpool in 2022.

In his first stint, Robson formed a partnership with Matt O’Riley before he left for Lancashire, making 23 appearances in all competitions.

In the just-concluded 2023/24 season, Robson made 34 appearances in all competitions, though a large quantity of his appearances after the Dons changed manager in October 2023 were made as a substitute.

His new manager Paul Simpson told Carlisle United’s official website that he was delighted to bring Robson to Brunton Park.

He said, “Ethan is a really good footballer. He’s left-footed so he gives us a little bit more balance in that area.

“We’ve got quite a few players who you’d say were a number six type midfielder who can control the midfield, whereas Ethan is a little bit more forward-thinking. He’s got good legs about him to go and get forward and get in the box.

“He’s got a wand of a left foot for finding that pass. In the past couple of seasons he hasn’t been the one getting the assists for goals, but he’s the one finding the pass that leads to the assist.

“I want him to add more goals to his game, when you’ve got a sweet left foot like he has, I want him to go and test goalkeepers. We’re trying to get competition in all areas, I want it to be a really competitive group, and Ethan will add to that.

“He’s also a really good character and he’s got good experience. I think all of the players we’ve brought in so far have been the same.”