Hello there, fellow footie fans! It’s James Richardson here with some exciting transfer news from North Wales that’s worth noting.
Wrexham AFC has completed the signing of experienced centre-back Conor Coady from Leicester City in a deal worth £2 million, pending league approval. Coady joins the club after making 43 appearances for the Foxes over two seasons. Let’s just say Leicester City’s Premier League farewell was less jubilant than most leaving parties.
Coady himself is thrilled with the move. He shared with the club:
> “I’m over the moon. It’s a special day, I’ll be honest. We’ve all seen what the Club has done over the past few years, and for me to join is really special. I can’t wait to meet the boys and get started.”
Wrexham’s Agile Climb to the Championship
The former England international is now the Red Dragons’ seventh summer signing as they gear up for their inaugural Championship campaign. Phil Parkinson’s squad has impressively climbed from non-league to the second tier, fueled by their Hollywood ownership.
- Big Spenders This Summer:
- Wrexham has shown no hesitation in spending.
- They’ve already broken their club-record transfer twice.
- Rumors suggest they are set to do so again with Ipswich’s Nathan Broadhead, reportedly close to signing for an alluring £7.5 million.
Strategic Signings for Championship Contention
The club’s Hollywood connections have paved the way for serious competitive strides:
- Key Transfers:
- Liberato Cacace and Lewis O’Brien have joined Wrexham’s ranks, both exceeding previous transfer records.
- O’Brien, formerly from Nottingham Forest, was acquired for just under £3 million.
- Cacace made his way from Serie A in a deal approximately valued at £4 million.
- George Thomason joined from Bolton for over £1 million, following striker Ryan Hardie.
- Free transfers include Josh Windass and Danny Ward, the latter reuniting with Coady after their shared time at Leicester.
With such ambitious transfers, Wrexham’s budget could soon rival the box office takings of their owners’ Hollywood blockbusters—hopefully with reviews surpassing those of “Green Lantern”!