Wrexham FC’s ambitious summer transfer window has seen a significant coup with the signing of former England international Conor Coady, signaling their serious intent for the upcoming season and their long-term Premier League dreams.

The experienced 32-year-old centre-back, known for his leadership and defensive prowess, arrives from Leicester City on a reported £2 million deal, committing to a two-year contract with the Red Dragons in a landmark football transfer.

Coady brings a wealth of experience to Wrexham FC, boasting nearly 200 top-flight appearances across spells with several prominent clubs, including Liverpool, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and most recently, Leicester.

The North Wales club, famously co-owned by Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been actively bolstering their squad, with Coady’s signing marking their seventh addition since the transfer window opened. The ownership’s audacious goal is to achieve Premier League dreams by 2027 through successive promotions.

Manager Phil Parkinson expressed his delight at the acquisition of Conor Coady, highlighting his valuable Premier League and Championship experience as a significant asset that will undoubtedly strengthen the squad’s defensive core for their EFL Championship campaign.

This high-profile football transfer follows Wrexham FC’s recent history of breaking transfer records, including the acquisition of Empoli left-back Liberato Cacace, and reports suggest they are on the cusp of a third record-breaking deal this summer.

Further strengthening efforts include reported interest in Sheffield United and Wales striker Kieffer Moore, as Parkinson aims to finalize his squad well in advance of their challenging EFL Championship season opener against Southampton.

Conor Coady’s impressive career also includes ten England caps, having been part of the Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup squads, and he was instrumental in Wolves’ two seventh-place finishes and a memorable Europa League quarter-final run, demonstrating his pedigree.

The upcoming season marks Wrexham FC’s return to the second tier of English football for the first time in 43 years, a testament to their remarkable ascent under the current ownership and a crucial step towards their ultimate Premier League dreams.