Carrington has never played for anyone but Crewe

Milton Keynes Dons have completed the signings of midfielders Richie Partridge and Mark Carrington.

Carrington, 22, has signed a two-year contract with the Dons, after his release from Crewe, where he scored two goals in 37 games.

Irish winger Partridge, 28, has signed a 12-month deal at Stadium MK, after being released by Chester City.

Carrington will make his first Dons appearance in a friendly against Hampton and Richmond.

Partridge was involved in the pre-season game at Windsor and Eton, where he impressed during the second half.

Dons assistant manager Karl Robinson told the club's official website: "Mark is only 22, but he has fantastic potential and is someone we see as being able to take the club forward.

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"His dedication and willingness to succeed are parallel to the club's ambition. He's full of energy and is a very talented footballer.

"Richie is someone that can play in a number of attacking positions and his experience with the likes of Liverpool and Sheffield Wednesday will be a big help to some of our younger players.

"He's very quick and energetic and will be a bubbly character in the dressing room.

"The most important thing in both of them, as with all the new players we have signed, is that they're both hungry and ready to fit into the manager's approach."

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