Wrexham Striker Paul Mullin Joins Wigan Athletic on Season-Long Loan

Paul Mullin, a beloved Wrexham striker and key figure in the club's remarkable rise through the English football leagues, has joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan for the 2025-26 campaign. Mullin, who scored 110 goals in 172 games for Wrexham and was instrumental in achieving three consecutive promotions, saw his playing time drastically limited last season due to injuries and the arrival of new forwards. Despite his desire to play in the Championship with Wrexham, Mullin will instead compete in League One with Wigan, leaving fans divided over the handling of his exit. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson views the loan as a positive opportunity for Mullin to regain regular first-team football, while Mullin himself expressed excitement about the next chapter in his career. The striker has maintained close ties with Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, even appearing in a Deadpool movie cameo, and his legacy at the club remains deeply cherished despite the move. Supporters are hopeful Mullin might return to Wrexham, with some already dreaming of a January comeback to rekindle his goal-scoring form.