Doncaster Rovers have completed the signing of Leyton Orient captain Mathieu Baudry.

The French defender was offered a new contract by the O's but opted to leave following the end of his contract and has agreed a two-year deal with Doncaster.

The 28-year-old made 157 appearances for the club after moving to Brisbane Road in 2012.

Rovers boss Darren Ferguson told the club website: “He’s a very good centre half who can play in a back two or three. He’s aggressive in the way he plays as well as being very good on the ball. 

“He has lots of experience and knows the league very well. He was outstanding when he played for Leyton Orient in League One and got to the play offs, so I know he can play at a high level.

“He is going to be a real key player for us and was one of my top targets. It’s taken a while but we’ve managed to get this done and I’m delighted.

“He understands what I’m about and how I want to play which suits him and I’m really looking forward to working with him. He’s a brilliant signing for the football club.”

Baudry will come up against his former club next season after Doncaster were relegated to League Two.