Rob McElhenney sends six-word message to Ryan Hardie following Wrexham transfer from Plymouth

Wrexham have completed their first signing since winning promotion to the Championship.

After links in January, Wrexham confirmed Ryan Hardie has signed for the club this week.

The striker excelled at Plymouth Argyle last season, reaching double figures in the Championship despite the Greens struggling.

Plymouth fans are sad to see Hardie leave, but it looks a great, budget-friendly bit of business for the Dragons.

Wrexham paid £700,000 for Hardie, saving themselves a staggering £1.3m as his release clause was reduced following relegation.

Now, co-owner Rob McElhenney has sent his first message to the player.

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Rob McElhenney message after Wrexham sign Ryan Hardie

Wrexham have signed Hardie to a three-year deal, keeping him at the Racecourse Ground until 2028.

The striker will bring a plethora of Championship experience and hopefully some more goals to an attacking line that, barring Sam Smith and the soon-to-be free agent Steven Fletcher, struggled for consistent goals in 2024/25.

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Following his arrival, McElhenney has now sent his first message to the number nine.

Taking to his Instagram story on Tuesday, the American quoted Wrexham’s video announcement and wrote: “A brand new red. Welcome @ryanhardie!”

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What Ryan Hardie loves about Wrexham

Hardie commented on joining Wrexham on June 16, sharing what he loves about the club.

He said: “I love how family-oriented the Club is, the community is all together and it really is a one-club City. Everything is to do with the football, and I’m really excited to be a part of that – I’ll give everything I’ve got for the badge.”

Hardie is also looking forward to a full pre-season with the Welsh side, saying: “To get a full pre-season will be a massive benefit, to get integrated into the squad and learn the way the manager plays and get to know everyone will be important.”

Wrexham’s 2025 pre-season fixtures will kick off in Australia in July.

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