MK Dons have signed winger Aaron Nemane from Notts County in a deal that sees Conor Grant move the other way.
Nemane has joined the Dons for an undisclosed fee and signed a contract of undisclosed length with the League Two club.
Meanwhile, Grant moves to Meadow Lane as part of the contract, signing a three year contract with the Magpies.
The arrival of Nemane sees him become the Dons’ 12th new signing ahead of the 2024/25 season, with his signing coming on the day where MK Dons confirmed that they have had an ownership change after Pete Winkelman sold the club to a consortium lead by Fahad Al Ghanim.
Nemane, 26, had joined Notts County from Torquay United in 2021, with the French-born winger having previously been in the youth ranks at Manchester City and having spent time out on loan with Rangers and Go Ahead Eagles.
After two seasons with Torquay, Nemane joined Notts County in 2021, where he would help the team win promotion from the National League in his second season at the Magpies. He scored 8 times in 48 games for County last season, including a late equaliser in a 3-3 draw with MK Dons in April.
In an arrival interview with the MK Dons website, Nemane said he was excited to get started with his new club.
He said, “I really think it’ll be a fantastic season, I hope the supporters are behind it because I think they’ll really enjoy it!
“I know how Mike wants to play, I’ve been used to the style for a few years, so I know what he wants, it’s a good fit!”
Meanwhile, Grant leaves MK Dons after two years with the club.
The 23-year-old Irishman had joined the Dons from Rochdale in 2022, making 52 appearances in all competitions, scoring four times. He also spent the second half of last season on loan with Barnsley, scoring once in 14 appearances for the Tykes.
Notts County Head Coach Stuart Maynard told the Magpies’ official website that he was wishing Nemane the best while also being excited to work with Grant in the upcoming season.
He said, “Firstly, I’d like to thank Aaron for everything he’s given to the team. He’s a great lad with a fantastic worth ethic and willingness to learn – but it’s a deal which we feel suits all parties, so he’s moving on with our very best wishes.
“In return, we welcome Conor – a player who we’ve wanted to sign since the beginning of the summer. He ticks a lot of boxes in terms of what we’re looking for in the attacking third and adds tremendous competition for places, the need for which I’ve talked a lot about this summer.
“Conor went on loan to League One last season and got into the play-offs – and we believe that reflects the level of player he is.
“He needs to find a home and a footballing system that suits him – and we believe we can give him that.