Wrexham have laid down a critical marker of intent forward of the Championship season.
The Welsh membership, competing within the Championship for the primary time in 43 years, have signed Plymouth Argyle ahead Ryan Hardie.
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Hardie has signed a contract till the top of the 2027/28 season and turns into Wrexham’s first signing of the summer season.
“I’m delighted to get the transfer finished, I’m actually completely satisfied to get it finished so early and I can not wait to get going,” Hardie stated.
“To get a full pre-season will likely be an enormous profit, to get built-in into the squad and be taught the best way the supervisor performs and get to know everybody will likely be vital.
“The final couple of seasons, it’s been good getting expertise within the Championship and it’s expertise I can lean on now. I’ve loved taking part in there, and I’ve managed to attain a couple of objectives, so hopefully that may proceed this season.
“I really like how family-oriented the membership is, the group is all collectively and it truly is a one-club metropolis.
“All the pieces is to do with the soccer, and I’m actually excited to be part of that – I’ll give every thing I’ve received for the badge.”
The 28-year-old joins after a season by which he scored 12 objectives in 40 appearances throughout all competitions for the Pilgrims.
A type of got here from the penalty spot in Argyle’s gorgeous 1-0 upset of Liverpool within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup.
It was a monumental consequence because it killed off Liverpool’s hopes of profitable the quadruple.
Hardie ended the 2024/25 Championship marketing campaign in robust type as he netted 9 occasions in his closing 14 video games.
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The Scot will be a part of an attacking unit that options the likes of former Burnley marksman Jay Rodriguez and Sam Smith, who grew to become the membership’s document signing in January when he arrived for £2million.
Hardie can even compete with fellow forwards Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer for a spot within the beginning line-up, with the latter pair leaping on board when the Welsh aspect was within the Nationwide League.
“I am delighted to welcome Ryan Hardie to the membership,” Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson stated.
“We’re wanting ahead to working with him and I am certain everybody will give him a heat welcome to the SToK Cae Ras.”
Hardie has 77 Championship appearances to his title and has scored 22 occasions.
He has additionally reached double figures in his final 4 seasons for Argyle throughout League One and the Championship.
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The 28-year-old started his profession at Scottish giants Rangers as he made his method via the academy earlier than he earned his senior debut in September 2014.
He went on to make solely 17 appearances for his boyhood membership as he was despatched on mortgage to Raith Rovers, St Mirren and Livingston.
Hardie joined League One aspect Blackpool in July 2019 however lasted simply six months with the Tangerines as Argyle got here calling in January 2020 on a six-month mortgage.
The Scot would spend one other season on mortgage at Dwelling Park earlier than his transfer was made everlasting in January 2020.