Experienced winger Gwion Edwards joined City on a one-year contract, with the club holding an option to extend the deal by a further year in June 2026.
Gwion is Matt Taylor’s first signing since returning to the Grecians on a permanent basis. The 33-year-old arrives at St James Park with a wealth of EFL experience, having made over 450 senior appearances across the Championship, League One and League Two during an impressive professional career.
A product of Swansea City's academy, Edwards has enjoyed spells with clubs including Crawley Town, Peterborough United, Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe.
The Welsh former U21 international joins City after two-years at Morecambe where he made 85 appearances, scoring twelve times and registering four assists during a difficult spell for the Shrimps.
Gwion is known for his pace, creativity and attacking threat, and he brings valuable experience and quality to Matt Taylor’s squad ahead of the 26/27 EFL Sky Bet League Two campaign.
Comfortable on either flank and capable of playing in a variety of attacking positions, Edwards brings proven quality in the final third alongside leadership and experience that will benefit both the squad and the club's younger players.
