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VIDEO: Arthur Okonkwo is loving life! Arsenal loanee dances to Wrexham chant after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side secure promotion

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  • Okonkwo key in Wrexham earning promotion
  • Fans showed their appreciation for goalkeeper
  • Arsenal loanee set to become a free agent
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The goalkeeper, who is on loan from Arsenal, danced in front of the home fans after his team's 6-0 win against Forest Green Rovers on Saturday. The supporters chanted his name to the tune of the song Tequila as they showed their appreciation for their star shot stopper.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The 22-year-old was crucial in his team's automatic promotion to English football's third tier. He has made 34 appearances in League Two and conceded 29 goals - keeping 13 clean sheets along the way. Along with Wrexham co-star Elliot Lee, he was named in the League Two Team of the Year for the 2023-24 campaign.

  • Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham 2023-24Getty

    WHAT NEXT FOR OKONKWO?

    It is not yet known where Okonkwo's future lies. His loan from Arsenal ends this summer, but he will be a free agent as his contract in north London is also set to expire. Wrexham are reportedly hopeful of signing him on a permanent basis but it is unclear if the club can afford to pay his wages.