Development Squad defender Darnell Johnson has joined League 1 side AFC Wimbledon in a loan deal to 31 May, subject to Football League approval.
- Defender Darnell Johnson to join AFC Wimbledon on loan to 31 May, 2021
- The 22-year-old spent the first half of the campaign with Wigan Athletic
The 22-year-old joined Leicester City’s Academy at the age of 10 and has steadily risen through the ranks, with his development continuing in the first half of this season with a loan at Wigan Athletic, where he made 11 appearances in all competitions.
Johnson has also spent time on loan with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in 2018/19 as well as helping Leicester City’s Development Squad to a second-place finish in Premier League 2 last term.
He has also been capped by England at Under-20 level, along with being part of the squad to lift the UEFA U19 European Championship in June 2017.
The young defender will now continue his progression with AFC Wimbledon, who are currently 20th in the League 1 table.
