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Paul Mullin departs Wrexham after record goal haul

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Wrexham AFC confirmed the mutual termination of Paul Mullin's contract, ending a five‑year spell that produced 110 goals in 172 matches. The 31‑year‑old striker arrived on a free transfer from Cambridge United in 2021 when the club still sat in the National League. He later became a three‑time Player of the Season, guiding the team through three consecutive promotions.

During the 2021‑22 campaign Mullin netted 47 times across all competitions, sparking promotion to League Two. He later featured in the back‑to‑back rises to League One and the Championship, becoming one of ten players to achieve three straight promotions. Last season he spent time on loan at Wigan Athletic and Bradford City.

Manager Phil Parkinson praised Mullin’s impact, noting the striker ranks as the club’s ninth‑highest scorer of all time. The settlement frees Mullin to seek a new team, while Wrexham, narrowly missing last season’s playoff spots, must replace his goals as they aim to solidify their Championship status.

Mullin’s departure leaves a void in a side that relied heavily on his finishing. The club will likely turn to its academy or the transfer market to fill the gap, a task made urgent as the Championship season approaches and financial pressures mount after the Hollywood‑backed ownership’s ambitious spending.