Carl Baker

Baker has arrived at Fratton Park on a two-year deal after leaving MK Dons.

Paul Cook’s interest in the 33-year-old was first revealed at portsmouth.co.uk last Thursday.

And now the Blues boss is celebrating landing the man he believes can make a difference to Pompey’s promotion hopes with his experience and quality.

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Baker has scored 15 goals in 72 appearances for the Dons, who were relegated from the Championship last season.

He picked up player-of-the-year plaudits there and at previous club Coventry, where he was a popular figure.