MK Dons attacker Stephen Wearne has been sold to reunite with former boss Mike Williamson at Carlisle United.

The 24-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Brunton Park after moving to the Cumbrian side for an undisclosed fee.

Wearne is reunited with Williamson at a third different club, having previously played for the former Newcastle defender at Gateshead and then moved to MK Dons during Williamson’s spell at MK Dons.

MK Dons signed Wearne in January 2024 from Gateshead, with the attacker scoring 5 times in 33 appearances in all competitions for the side from Stadium MK.

The attacker’s only goal of the season had come in an EFL Trophy defeat by Colchester, in what turned out to be Williamson’s final game in charge of MK Dons. Wearne made six appearances under Scott Lindsey, with his final appearance coming during the Dons’ 6-3 defeat by Newport County just before Christmas.

The move to sell Wearne makes him the second player to leave MK Dons in quick succession, after the sale of Tommy Leigh to Bradford City confirmed late last week.

In a brief statement, MK Dons said, “MK Dons would like to thank Stephen for all his efforts while at Stadium MK and wish him the very best for the future.”

Williamson told the official Carlisle United website of his delight to bring his frequent former player to the North West. He said, “Stephen is someone we know and trust. I think the fans will enjoy watching him. He will bring a lot of energy and quality.

“We’re really pleased he’s joined us here at Carlisle after having a lot of interest.”