Kane Wilson: Derby County sign versatile Bristol City defender on two-year deal

Kane Wilson is Derby's seventh signing of the summer

Derby County have signed Bristol City defender Kane Wilson on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old joined the Robins last summer from Forest Green Rovers, where he was named League Two player of the season for 2021-22.

Yet injuries limited him to five league appearances last season, all from the bench, and two EFL Cup starts.

"It's something I've wanted to do for a while so to get it done is brilliant," Wilson said.

Wilson, who plays on the right side at full-back or wing-back, becomes Derby's seventh summer signing as the Rams aim to return to the Championship after a seventh-place finish last season.

He picked up a knock in the final pre-season game last summer and then made four appearances for the Robins, before a further injury required knee surgery in October.

The former West Bromwich Albion academy graduate returned in March, but played just 10 more minutes for City as a substitute.

"It was tough being injured and then not being selected," Wilson added.

"It's the worst thing that any footballer can face, but I've got the bit between my teeth now. I'm ready to go and compete and try to get into this Derby team."

Rooney extends stay at Pride Park

Jake Rooney made seven starts in League One for the Rams last season

Meanwhile, Rams defender Jake Rooney has signed a new three-year-deal which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2026.

The 19-year-old, cousin of former Derby manager and England striker Wayne Rooney, joined the Rams from Burnley last season.

Rooney, who can play at right-back and centre-back, has made 18 first-team appearances, including nine in League One.

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