Wrexham have completed their first signing of the January transfer window, with Ryan Longman “over the moon” to have joined the Red Dragons.
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The 24-year-old winger, who will add more creativity to Phil Parkinson’s ranks in the final third of the field, has signed a contract through to 2027 that includes the option for a 12-month extension. He arrives from Hull City and boasts further Championship experience from a loan spell at Millwall.
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had to splash the cash again in order to get a deal done, with Longman reportedly arriving at SToK Racecourse with a £500,000 price tag. He will be determined to make an immediate impression in North Wales.
WHAT RYAN LONGMAN SAID
Longman has told Wrexham’s of linking up with the ambitious League One outfit: “I’m over the moon and so glad that the deal is over the line. I’m really looking forward to being a part of this journey. I came to watch the game last night and the atmosphere was incredible.”
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The match Longman witnessed was Wrexham’s 1-1 ‘Hollywood Derby’ draw with Birmingham. That results has kept them third in the League One table, with Reynolds and McElhenney – who have a new star for their documentary series – looking to see a historic third successive promotion secured in 2024-25.