Milton Keynes Dons have today announced the signing of talented young Irish midfielder Dawson Devoy.
Devoy has been a target of the Dons for some time, with reported attempts to lure him to Stadium MK back during the January transfer window, but the 20-year-old opted to remain in his home country at that time.
This time, however, the Dons have agreed on an undisclosed fee with club Bohemians and the young Republic of Ireland Under-21 international has brought his talents across the Irish sea to Milton Keynes.
In total, during his time playing for Bohs, Devoy racked up 90 professional appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists from an advanced central position, and looks to have plenty of potential to be successful under the guidance of Dons head coach Liam Manning.
Speaking of joining the Dons, Devoy commented: "I’m delighted to be here. It’s been a long time coming but I’m happy to get the deal done and I am looking forward to getting started."
"I enjoyed my time at Bohs but if I want to take my career to the next level, this is the right move for me. Everyone I spoke to about here said how it’s a really good, family club and I have seen that myself already."
"I can’t wait to get going here in England. The stadium is unbelievable and I can’t ask for a better place to play. It’s a good group here and one that looks like its going places – I can’t get wait to get going."
Sporting Director Liam Sweeting commented: "Dawson is a target that we have tracked for some time so I am delighted we have been able to get him over the line this time round."
"At 20 years of age he has played a lot of football in the League of Ireland, in Europe and for Republic of Ireland Under-21s and proved what impact he can make in terms of providing real control and quality."
"The squad is certainly taking shape now and Dawson joins a very competitive midfield unit. We should have a degree of patience as Dawson settles and adjusts to life in English Football, but I am sure we can look forward to him making a positive impact for us at Stadium MK."
Head Coach Liam Manning added: "Dawson is someone we have tracked for a while and we have seen him show moments of real high quality already in his career and now it’s about turning that potential into consistent performances."
"There will be a period of transition as he moves away from Ireland and settles here in England but he will have the support of the staff and his teammates throughout that process. We are, though, very excited to work with him and continue his development both on and off the pitch."
