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Wrexham supporters were able to ring in the New Year in style after the club announced that two of their most important players had extended their contracts.
At one minute past midnight UK time the club revealed that their back-to-back player of the season Paul Mullin and attacking midfielder, and this season's top scorer, Elliot Lee had both committed their futures to the north Wales outfit until 2027.
Mullin has scored a remarkable 89 goals in 116 games for the club since signing in 2021, while Lee is seen by many as the transformative signing who helped the Red Dragons win promotion from the National League last season.
Unsurprisingly, co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were both delighted with the deals. Shortly after the announcement, Reynolds tweeted a simple 'Happy New Year, Wrexham AFC", with McElhenney adding: "Good start to 2024!"
Reflecting on his new deal, Mullin said: “I’m unbelievably happy and grateful to extend my stay at Wrexham. Since signing for the club, I’ve loved every single second. It’s not just become my club, but my whole family also.
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Elliot Lee and Paul Mullin have extended their stay at Wrexham until 2027 (Paul Greenwood/REX/Shutterstock)“The chance to perform in front of the support we receive is something you long for as a child. Here’s to creating more memories to last a lifetime – up the town!”
Lee added: “It means a lot. When I signed 18 months ago, there were high expectations but not I even saw just how well it was going to go. I’m delighted to be extending my stay with Wrexham. It’s a special feeling playing for the club. Growing up, it was Newcastle and West Ham I had an affinity too and wanted to play for, but I feel I have that now with Wrexham.
Wrexham's co-chairmen see Mullin and Lee as crucial to future plans (AFP via Getty Images)“To represent the team, the badge and the people of Wrexham is a special feeling – I love playing playing for the club.”
The Red Dragons currently sit third in League Two having made an impressive start to life back in the Football League following 15 years away, and they host fourth-place Barrow at the Racecourse Ground on New Year's Day.
“We’re delighted we’ve agreed deals with Paul and Elliot. They are two really key players for the club moving forward," said manager Phil Parkinson.
“There’s always a lot of talk going into a transfer window, but the most important thing is to keep hold of your best players – they are two very important signings for us, and we’re very pleased to have agreed deals with them.”