McFadzean departs for Burton Albion
The wantaway defender handed in a transfer request after rumours of a move to boyhood club Sheffield United arose, and didn’t report back for pre-season training with the rest of the team last month.
Dons boss Karl Robinson admitted he had had no contact with his defender, and refused to sell the 29-year-old defender to a League 1 rival, but instead agreed a deal with Nigel Clough’s side.
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Hide AdRobinson had initially said he wanted £500,000 for McFadzean, though the deal is understood to be below the asking price. However, there are add-on clauses to bolster the sum in the future.
McFadzean made 80 appearances in his two seasons at stadium:mk, scoring three times.
He moves to the Pirelli Stadium for a record fee on a three year deal.