Wrexham hero Paul Mullin departs by mutual consent after five years

Paul Mullin’s time at Wrexham AFC is officially over. The club confirmed on June 26 that the striker’s contract has been terminated by mutual agreement, ending a five-year stay that saw the 31-year-old become one of the most important players in the club’s modern history.

Mullin’s deal was originally set to run until the summer of 2027, meaning both parties agreed to walk away with a full year still on the books.

110 goals and three promotions

Mullin scored 110 goals during his time at the club. Wrexham earned three consecutive promotions while Mullin was a central figure in the squad, climbing from the National League all the way to the EFL Championship. For a club that had spent over a decade outside the Football League before that run, Mullin wasn’t just a good signing. He was the signing.

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired the club in 2020, turning a fifth-tier Welsh side into a global brand. The FX documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham” gave the club an audience that most Championship sides would envy.

A difficult final season

Mullin was loaned to Wigan Athletic in June 2025, a move that suggested he had fallen down the pecking order at a club that was now competing at a higher level. That loan didn’t last. The Wigan stint was cut short in January 2026, and Mullin was subsequently moved to Bradford City in League One for the remainder of the season.

What this means for Wrexham and Mullin’s next move

Wrexham’s trajectory under Reynolds and McElhenney has been relentless. The club currently competes in the EFL Championship, which is English football’s second tier, just one promotion away from the Premier League.

Mullin is a striker who has proven he can score at prolific rates in League One and League Two. His loan spell at Bradford City kept him active in League One, and at 31, he likely has several productive seasons left at that level.

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