Cambridge sign Lincoln defender Bradshaw

Zak Bradshaw had loan spells at Dundalk and Tranmere after joining Lincoln in 2024

Cambridge United have signed Lincoln City defender Zak Bradshaw on a two-year contract.

Bradshaw was still under contract to the Imps despite not having played for them, but the clubs have agreed on a free transfer deal.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Tranmere Rovers, making 27 League Two appearances for the club, 11 of them starts.

"I am ready to knuckle down and kick-start my career properly. I have had a lot of loans and racked up a lot of games, so now I want to be able to call a place home," Bradshaw said.

Cambridge will start the new season with a home game against Cheltenham Town on 2 August.

They have now made five summer signings since being relegated from League One.

Boss Neil Harris said of Bradshaw: "He is a young player with a lot of potential, but already has experience of playing football in League Two.

"He adds real competition for places across the defensive unit and we look forward to working with Zak to enable him to grow into a player that has a long-term future at the club."