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Tom Hamilton
Wrexham have announced the signings of former England striker Jay Rodríguez and forward Sam Smith, with sources telling ESPN that the deal for Smith is a club-record.
Rodríguez, 35, joins Wrexham from Burnley after undergoing a medical on Friday. He won his sole England cap in 2013.
Smith’s arrival from Reading was confirmed by Wrexham on Friday, and sources have told ESPN the deal is comfortably a club record for a transfer and has broken the £1 million ($1.2m) barrier. Smith has signed a three-and-a-half year deal.
“I’m excited to be a part of the journey now and I want to try to help the club achieve its ambitions,” Smith said.
Manager Phil Parkinson added: “Sam is a player we’ve been pursuing for a while.
“He’s a striker who’s done really well over the last few seasons and he’s at a great age.”
In a shocking turn of events, Wrexham AFC have announced the signing of Jay Rodríguez from Burnley and Sam Smith from Reading for a club-record fee.
Rodríguez, who has previously played for Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, brings a wealth of experience and goal-scoring prowess to the Welsh club. The 32-year-old striker is expected to be a key player for Wrexham as they push for promotion in the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, 23-year-old forward Sam Smith joins Wrexham from Reading in a deal that has shattered the club’s previous transfer record. Smith is highly rated and has the potential to make a big impact at his new club.
Fans of Wrexham are buzzing with excitement over these new signings and are hopeful that they will help take the team to new heights. Stay tuned for more updates on Wrexham’s summer transfer dealings. #WrexhamFC #JayRodriguez #SamSmith #TransferNews
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