Wrexham veterans Fletcher, Howard confirm departures after Championship promotion

Wrexham AFC, recently promoted to the Championship, is facing a summer of significant squad changes as several veteran players announce their departures. Striker Steven Fletcher, who scored eight goals in the promotion campaign, revealed he will leave the club at the end of his contract, expressing deep gratitude to the club and its Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, for reigniting his passion for football. Veteran goalkeeper Mark Howard also confirmed his exit after three years and multiple promotions, thanking the owners and fans for their support, while stating he still intends to continue playing elsewhere. Defender Eoghan O'Connell is also out of contract, with his future undecided, and the club is yet to make decisions on several young players' contract options. Looking ahead, Wrexham is actively seeking to strengthen their squad for the Championship, reportedly entering early talks to sign Fulham captain Tom Cairney, which could see the club break its transfer record. These moves reflect Wrexham's ambition to consolidate their position in the higher tier under the stewardship of their celebrity ownership and sporting management.