The biggest story at Wrexham this summer is the departure of Paul Mullin, whose contract was mutually terminated on June 28. The 31-year-old striker leaves as a free agent after five years at the Racecourse Ground, a period that tracked the club's extraordinary climb from the National League to the Championship. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid tribute publicly, with Reynolds describing Mullin as 'a beacon of radiant brilliance.' His exit closes a defining chapter in the club's modern history.

The timing comes as Wrexham process a season that fell just short of the play-offs. The club finished seventh in the Championship with 71 points from 46 games, one place and two points outside the top six. A 2-2 home draw with Middlesbrough on the final day summed up a campaign of near-misses. CEO Michael Williamson has since moved to reassure supporters, confirming that Reynolds and McElhenney remain committed to the Premier League goal despite the setback.

With the 2026-27 Championship fixture list already released, Wrexham have wasted no time setting the tone for next season, taking aim at Southampton on social media over the Spygate scandal that saw the Saints expelled from last season's play-offs. Pre-season begins with a friendly against Wisla Krakow on July 11. The challenge now is replacing Mullin's goals and rebuilding a squad capable of going one step further.