Ryan Valentine has 'a real desire' to play for Wrexham

"When I knew Wrexham were interested they were the only club for me in this league," said the ex-Everton trainee, 23, who will sign a two-year deal.

"I follow the club, all my family and friends are here and better times are coming with off-field problems ending.

"I was attracted by the way Wrexham play and by the people here, now we'll aim to get out of League Two quickly."

Ryan has a real desire to play for Wrexham and that wasn't something I wanted to deny him Darlington boss Dave Hodgson

Valentine, who can play anywhere along the back line, will sign when the Dragons come out of administration next month.

The player turned down the offer of a new contract with the Quakers, who are understood to have agreed a fee with Wrexham.

Darlington boss Dave Hodgson wanted to keep him at the club but told the Northern Echo that Valentine's heart was with the Dragons.

"Ryan has a real desire to play for Wrexham and that wasn't something I wanted to deny him," said Hodgson.