Image:Alan Smith: Spent the second half of last season on loan at the MK Dons
League One promotion hopefuls MK Dons have announced that former loan star Alan Smith has agreed to re-join the club on a two-year contract.
Former England international agrees permanent deal
League One promotion hopefuls MK Dons have announced that former loan star Alan Smith has agreed to re-join the club on a two-year contract.
Smith is expected to make his return official on Tuesday afternoon, having linked up with the Dons for pre-season training.
The 31-year-old was a surprise addition to Karl Robinson's ranks in January when he agreed to drop down into the third tier in a loan switch from Newcastle United.
His deal with the Magpies expired this summer, making him a free agent.
Smith expressed a desire to remain with the Dons during his loan spell, and they have moved quickly to bring him in on a permanent basis.
The former England international was unable to help the club to promotion last season, but will be leading the charge towards the Championship in 2012/13.
"After battling against a number of other clubs for Smith's signature, Karl Robinson will be delighted at sealing the permanent signing of his No.1 summer target," read a statement on the Dons' official website.
