Zak Johnson joins York City on short-term loan.

We are excited to announce the signing of defender Zak Johnson on loan until January.

The 21-year-old defender joins us on loan from Premier League side Sunderland AFC.

Sunderland-born and bred, Zak’s career has seen him rise up the ranks at the Black Cats.

In the 2023/24 season, Johnson took two loan spells away from Sunderland, joining Hartlepool United in the National League and then League of Ireland side Dundalk for the second half of the season. Featuring 28 times for both clubs.

In January 2025, Zak joined up with Stuart Maynard’s Notts County side where he featured 10 times for the now City manager.

The defender will now team up with the Minstermen until January.

Welcome to York, Zak!

Subject to league, FA & Premier League approval.