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Defender Zak Vyner made 30 appearances for Bristol City in 2025-26 Wrexham have completed the signing of defender Zak Vyner from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee. The centre-back was left out of the Robins' matchday squad for their 5-0 loss to Derby County at Ashton Gate on Friday night. He becomes the Welsh side's first signing of the winter window as they chase a Championship play-off spot. Vyner said: "I'm over the moon. Wrexham's ambition and the project that is already well under way – the back-to-back-to-back promotions – is something you can't help but admire from afar and now I'm involved I can't wait to help out. " 'Hollywood welcome' - inside a Wrexham transfer window Wrexham 'working on' deals as deadline day looms Latest Wrexham news, analysis and fan views The 28-year-old - whose contract with Gerhard Struber's side was due to expire in the summer - has signed a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season. The Red Dragons also hold a 12-month extension option. "I know a few of the lads, I know what the squad is and how good it is, and for me now it is about showing some leadership, helping out with my attributes and what I've learned in the last ten years and helping an already good squad be better, " added Vyner. It comes after Phil Parkinson's side allowed former England international Conor Coady - a summer signing from Leicester City - to join Charlton Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season. "Zak's a really good Championship player, he can play across the back three and in midfield, " Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales. "With Conor going to Charlton, we knew Zak's contract was up in the summer and we've been having talks with Bristol City for a while. He's a really good signing for us. " Vyner joined Bristol City's academy at the age of 10 and has been a pivotal figure for the club since making his senior debut against MK Dons in February 2016. The defender previously had loan spells with Accrington Stanley, Plymouth Argyle, Rotherham United and Aberdeen and was monitored by Wrexham ahead of their 2025-26 Championship campaign. "We've followed his progress, we tried to get him in the summer. He's a great addition to the group, " added Parkinson. "The squad strength is so important. A few players have moved on and we had some spaces to fill. Zak comes in and adds a lot of quality to the team. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Is Carrick proving Amorim's Man Utd tenure was a wasted year? 'If Arsenal don't win title now the blame will be entirely their own' Long delays, irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for game? What happens to our brains when we're under anesthesia? Voyager’s epic journey into deep space Former Olympian Steve Cram CBE reveals the secrets to running The most improbable hotel makeover of the Hebrides 'If Arsenal don't win title now the blame will be entirely their own' Happy tennis, serious name - how history-maker Alcaraz clinched career Slam Is Carrick proving Amorim's Man Utd tenure was a wasted year? Why 2026 could be GB's most successful Winter Olympics The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent 'Torres-like' Ekitike haunts long-term admirers Newcastle Rybakina's rise to a Slam four years in the making I never stopped believing - Calvert-Lewin Your Winter Olympics need-to-know guide in six charts Nine siblings and a dog called Zoomer - Wirtz in his own words Barcelona 'shakedown' offers first hints of F1 2026 Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? The NFL's 'Queen's Gambit' who helped create $1. 5bn worth of talent Record-breaking World Cup, so why no title sponsor for domestic league? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.