MIDFIELDER Josh Adam has joined Wrexham on a free transfer.

The 20-year-old has been on trial with the Reds and has now penned a permanent contract until the end of the season, with the option of a further year.

The Glasgow-born former Celtic and Manchester City academy player has two Scotland Under-21 caps to his name, both won last year.

On signing for Wrexham, Adam told the official club website: “It’s really exciting to get it over the line. I’m excited to get started and get going.

“They have been tough sessions while I’ve been here on trial – the gaffer’s had us working hard – but the boys have all been brilliant and I’ve got to know a lot of them.

“I’d say I’m a very technical player, I like to get on the ball a lot and make things happen.

"I’ve had some of the best coaches and best team-mates at academy level, they’ve helped me to grow a lot and it’s challenged me, and now the next step is to get into the men’s game.”

Adam moved to Manchester City from Celtic in 2020, going on to win two Under-18 Premier League titles and two Premier League 2 titles. He played 99 matches across City’s youth teams, scoring 18 goals and adding 12 assists.

On his signing, manager Phil Parkinson said: “I’d like to welcome Josh to the Club. He’s a talented young player and we look forward to working with him.”

After submitting his squad list to the Football League for the first half of the 2024-25 League One season, Parkinson has two spots available to fill.

However, Adam would not take one of those places due to being under the age of 21.