York City have completed the permanent signing of centre-back Zak Johnson, who becomes signing number seven of the Summer window after a successful loan spell last season. Johnson joins the Minstermen for an undisclosed fee after it was confirmed that Sunderland had activated a clause to extend his contract by a further year in the off-season.
What happened?
The signing was announced at 10pm, after a busy day saw York unveil their three latest signings, Zech Medley, Arthur Read and Charlie McArthur.
Why it matters for York
Johnson played a key role in City's title win in the Enterprise National League, starting each of the Minstermen's final 23 matches of the season. He scored once in a 3-0 win at Wealdstone and registered two assists.
What comes next?
The current league standing is:
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st in National League, 108 pts, 33W-9D-4L from 46 games |
| Recent form | DWWWW |
| Lead at the top | 2 points clear of Rochdale |
| Last result | Rochdale 1-1 York (2026-04-25) |
| Goals this season | 114 scored, 41 conceded (+73 goal difference) |
Johnson will look to continue his good form and help York maintain their position at the top of the league.
As of 27 Jun 2026, York are unbeaten in their last 5 games, with a recent form of 3W-2D-0L. And with the signing of Johnson, the team will be looking to strengthen their defense and make a push for further success.
