Paul Mullin can't hide his feelings after brutal Wrexham transfer decision

An emotional Paul Mullin has opened up on his 'sad' departure from Wrexham after completing a season-long loan move to Wigan Athletic. Mullin, 30, joined Wrexham from Cambridge United in 2021 and went on to spearhead Phil Parkinson's attack.

The striker scored 110 goals in 170 games, helping Wrexham achieve three successive promotions. But as they embarked on their League One campaign last season, Mullin found minutes increasingly hard to come by.

His last appearance came in January as Wrexham went on to secure promotion to the Championship. Parkinson denied rumours of a bust-up with Mullinbut the pair won't work together during the 2025-26 season.

Following his move to Wigan, Mullin reflected on his departure from the Racecourse Ground, suggesting that it's the end of his time at Wrexham despite being under contract for another two years. "It was sad to leave there how it's ended, in a way, that happens in football, you leave clubs," the Liverpudlian told club media.

"Just the way it's gone it has been quite disappointing, but they say as one door closes another one opens and I'm ready for a new chapter. I'm buzzing to be here and to go out every week and play for Wigan."

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It wasn't just his goals that made Mullin a fan favourite at Wrexham but also his personality. The 30-year-old featured prominently in the documentary series 'Welcome to Wrexham' which followed the Welsh club's rise after being taken over by Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

"It's been quite hard and strange at times," Mullin commented. "When we were playing in the National League, because of who the owners are and the attention we had because of the documentary and things, I ended up getting a lot more attention than players who are in the Premier League and a lot better at football than me.

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"That was quite strange to accept but I'm one of those people that just get on with it and be myself. I found it quite funny. It's an absolute privilege that anybody would ever stop me in the street to speak to me or take a photo."

Like Reynolds, Parkinson has wished Mullin well at his new club. "I'd like to wish Paul all the best for his loan move," the Wrexham boss said.

"It's a good opportunity for him to get back to playing regular first-team football and I'm sure he's going to be a great signing for Wigan Athletic."

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