AFC Wimbledon sign Cardiff City striker Jesse Darko on loan
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League Two side AFC Wimbledon have completed the loan signing of Cardiff City youngster Jesse Darko.
The 19-year-old striker, who Dons boss Neal Ardley knows from joins on an initial one-month deal.
The Austrian-born player has not made a senior appearance for Cardiff.
"Jesse is very quick, has good movement and he works incredibly hard along the front line," Dons boss Neal Ardley told
"Importantly, he understands what I want the team to do and how I like us to press, so I do not think it will take him long to fit in."
Darko said he is excited by the move to Kingsmeadow and an opportunity to play first-team football.
"All season I have been trying to get out on loan and get first-team games under my belt," he said.
Sweeney, who joined the Dons in January, could be out for at least six weeks out with a foot injury
"I am looking to do what I can for the team and help Wimbledon stay up.
"I worked with Neal Ardley for three years and he knows what I am like as a player. He knows that I will work hard for the team and do my best to help the club in this situation."
Meanwhile, Dons midfielder Peter Sweeney faces a spell on the sidelines after he suffered a suspected broken foot in Tuesday night's draw with Northampton.
The 28-year-old Scot has played in the last six matches after signing from League One Bury in January.
"Peter has gone for another X-ray. There is a strong suggestion that he has a fracture," said physio Mike Rayner.
"If it's confirmed, it would be a minimum of six weeks out."
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