MK Dons have confirmed the signing of Joe Pritchard, who will join the club from Accrington Stanley.

The 27-year-old midfielder will move to Stadium MK upon the expiry of his contract with Stanley, and he has signed a contract of undisclosed length with the Dons.

He is the second player to move from Accrington Stanley to MK Dons in the summer 2024 transfer window, with Tommy Leigh confirmed as having already made the move earlier this month.

Pritchard is the Dons’ sixth new signing ahead of the upcoming season, following the arrivals of Conor Lemonhaigh-Evans, Luke Offord, Laurence Maguire, Leigh and Sam Sherring.

The midfielder was a graduate of Spurs’ academy but left before he could make a first team appearance for the North Londoners. After a brief spell at Bolton, Pritchard had his breakthrough in a five year spell with Stanley, where he has scored 22 goals in 135 appearances for the Lancashire club.

Stanley told the official MK Dons website that he was keen to add to the club’s project.

He said, “I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m electric, I’m agile, I like to create chances, get forward, and just have an influence on the team.

“It’s an amazing place with great facilities. I’ve had the tour, and seen the analysis theatre! It’s really exciting.”

Mike Williamson said he was pleased to announce Pritchard as one of the Dons’ new recruits.

He said, “Joe is a fantastic addition to MK Dons. He’s composed on the ball but also capable of producing that little bit of magic as a creative player that sparks an attack. I think our supporters will really enjoy watching him play.”