The Hollywood owners of Wrexham AFC, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are on the hunt for new investors as they continue their ambitious push to take the North Wales football club into the Premier League.
Despite on-pitch success and soaring international interest — fuelled in part by the hit docuseries Welcome to Wrexham — the club remains a loss-making venture for its celebrity co-chairmen. The pair, who acquired the club in 2021, have now opened the door to additional backers willing to inject capital in exchange for a shareholding, as they eye further promotions.
The League One club is currently well-positioned for a move into the Championship, and the owners have made no secret of their desire to eventually compete with top-flight giants such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Their stewardship has already transformed Wrexham’s fortunes. Since the takeover, the club has secured two successive promotions, rebuilt its global brand, and dramatically increased revenues — particularly from sponsorship and international fan engagement.
In the 2022/23 season, Wrexham generated £26 million in revenue, up from £10 million the previous year. Sponsorship and advertising income alone rose from £2 million to £13 million, with more than half of total turnover now coming from overseas markets.
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