Ex-Sunderland, Wolves, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday man signs one-year deal at EFL club

Former Sunderland, Burnley, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday striker Steven Fletcher has penned a new one-year deal at Wrexham.

Wrexham, who are managed by ex-Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson, finished second in League Two, securing a second successive promotion under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The Welsh club recently released their retained list as they prepare to compete in League One next season with former Black Cat Callum McFadzean, who made just two league appearances this term, one of eight players to be released. Fletcher, however, has opted to stay at the club having been offered a new contract.

The 37-year-old joined Wrexham in September and has scored eight goals in 34 League Two appearances since the move. Former Sunderland winger James McClean also signed for The Red Dragons last summer and will remain at the club for next season, following an automatic extension in his contract. The 35-year-old made 37 league appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

On signing his new contract, he said: “I’m delighted to have signed another year, and I’m really looking forward to the season ahead.”

Former Sunderland boss and current Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: “We’re pleased Steven has re-signed. He played a key role on and off the pitch last season and we look forward to working with him again in our League One campaign.”