Notts County sign midfielder Sanders from Crewe
Max Sanders joined Crewe Alexandra from Leyton Orient at the start of the 2024-25 season
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Notts County have signed Max Sanders on a two-year deal after the midfielder turned down the offer of a new contract at Crewe Alexandra.
The 27-year-old was among seven players considering fresh terms with the League Two side, but now moves up a division with the Magpies on a free transfer after two seasons at Mornflake Stadium.
Sanders, who started his career on the books at Brighton, has previously played in League One for Leyton Orient, Lincoln City and AFC Wimbledon.
He returns to the third tier with a Notts side that won promotion with victory over Salford City in the League Two play-off final in May.
Sanders' deal with the Magpies also includes an additional 12-month option.
"He has plenty of pedigree and experience, while also being in his prime years," Notts director of football Richard Montague told the club website., external
Sanders made 86 appearances, including 37 in the league last term, and scored three times - all in 2025-26 as the club finished 11th.
He missed a month with a hamstring injury in February before returning to play in all but two of the remaining games of the season as the club ended the campaign 11 points shy of the play-off places.
Crewe announced last month that eight players were leaving at the end of their contracts, with Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Stan Dancey, Luca Moore, Fin Roberts and Conor Thomas all offered new deals.
