Bristol Rovers have confirmed the permanent signing of versatile defender George Williams from MK Dons.
Williams, predominantly a right-back, has a wealth of experience in League One with Barnsley and the Dons.
The 27-year-old played under Rovers boss Paul Tisdale at Stadium MK, making more than 150 appearances for the club.
The length of Williams' contract and fee paid to MK Dons are undisclosed.
"We are delighted to bring George to the football club," Tisdale said.
“He’s a player that I know very well and understands how I like to operate. His experience and understanding of this level will be a bonus for us, with a number of promotions on his CV.
"His high level of professionalism and his attitude and application, both on and off the pitch, match the standards of what we expect at Bristol Rovers and we look forward to welcoming George into the group over the busy schedule ahead of us."
As reported by Bristol Live head of the transfer window, signing a right-back has been a priority for the Gas in this window.
Centre-back Max Ehmer has been deployed on the right of the defence of late in favour of the likes of Josh Hare and Mark Little, and Tisdale has been eager to bolster competition in that area.
“George was out of contract with us in the summer and with there being no certainty on his situation moving forwards here, and having found himself out of the team, this was an opportunity for him to secure his long-term future,” Dons boss Russell Martin said.
“He has been a terrific and loyal servant to this football club, for which we are extremely grateful, and he goes with all our best wishes for the future.”
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