Ex-Arsenal star snapped up by Wrexham on free transfer after month unemployed

22 June 2024 , 15:44
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He gave his thoughts on joining the club
He gave his thoughts on joining the club

WREXHAM have announced their first signing of the summer transfer window.

Arthur Okonkwo has returned to the League One club on a free transfer following his release by Arsenal.

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Arthur Okonkwo has returned to Wrexham on a three-year dealCredit: Getty

The goalkeeper previously spent last season on loan at the Racecourse Ground, helping Wrexham win promotion.

He has now signed a three-year deal with the Red Dragons through to the summer of 2027.

Okonkwo will officially join on July 1 when his Gunners deal expires.

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Speaking to the club website, the 21-year-old explained: "I’m feeling very good, I’m so happy to have finally signed and I can’t wait to get back to it.

"It was amazing last season. We had so many good memories together with the fans, and knowing they wanted me back was a big reason that I’m back. It’s good to finally be here.

"This is home, it’s felt like that since last season when I came in. The co-chairmen are so good, the manager, the coaches, the players, and obviously the backroom staff that you don’t see. It’s so good to be here."

Okonkwo made 40 appearances across all competitions for Wrexham last season, keeping 16 clean sheets and conceding just 35 goals.

The former England youth international was a key part of Phil Parkinson's promotion-winning side.

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Back-to-back promotions have sealed Wrexham's return to League One for the first time since 2005.

Prior to his move to the club, Okonkwo spent 15 years with the Gunners.

During that time, he also had loan spells with Crewe and Austrian side Sturm Graz.

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Although Okonkwo is the club's first summer signing, Wrexham's squad has already undergone changes ahead of the new campaign.

The club announced their retained list back in May, with club captain Ben Tozer one of eight players departing.

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