Wrexham welcome new U.S.-based investors who have 'blown away' Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney as League One club release surprise statement

The Allyn family, based in New York, have joined Wrexham as minority investors in the League One club. The family owned Welch Allyn, Inc., a world renowned-medical device company, and will now support Reynolds and McElhenney as they try to take the Red Dragons to the Premier League.

“Wrexham has earned the world’s attention and we are focused on bringing on board world-class partners to help with the next phase of our growth," Wrexham's co-owners said in a joint statement. "We have been fortunate to get to know the Allyn family and we are blown away by their intelligence, kindness and commitment. They are exactly the type of partners we will need for this amazing endeavor.”

The Allyn family's investment was made through Red Dragon Ventures LLC, a joint venture between the family and Wrexham co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney. The aim of the partnership is to fuel the club's ambitions and drive growth and success in the wider Wrexham community.

Eric Allyn, manager and chief investment officer of the Allyn’s family office, said: “For more than a century, our family has focused on building great companies, while also uplifting wonderful communities. Our decades-long efforts in the Syracuse region are similar to what Rob and Ryan have started in Wrexham. We view Red Dragon Ventures as a vehicle to invest in a world-class football club, and, importantly, in the welcoming community of Wrexham.”

Wrexham have made an impressive start to the season, currently sitting third in League One and firmly in the mix for another promotion. Phil Parkinson's side take on Harrogate Town in the FA Cup first round on Sunday.