West Ham United youngster Diego Poyet has joined MK Dons on a season-long loan deal.

The Uruguayan, 20, is the son of former Sunderland manager Gus Poyet and joins the Dons having made five appearances this season for the Hammers, all of which came in the Europa League qualifying campaign.

The young midfielder is eligible to represent Uruguay, Spain and England and has featured for England at Under-16 and Under-17 level, and Uruguay at Under-20 level.

Poyet told the club’s website: “It’s great to be here. I first heard about the move a couple of days ago and it was an exciting option for me. I’m pleased it’s been able to go through.

“I’ve had a good pre-season and I’m feeling fit. I want to play games and I’m grateful to the club for giving me an opportunity to come and do that – I’m raring to go now and can’t wait for the season ahead."

Dons manager Karl Robinson said: “Diego is top-drawer and he’s going to make a big difference to this team.

"He’ll give us tremendous energy in the middle of the park and he’s somebody who knows this division having done so well with Charlton two years ago.

“I’m really looking forward to this opportunity of working with him."