Wrexham made it a very happy new year with the midnight announcement that striker Paul Mullin and attacking midfielder Elliot Lee have extended their contracts with the club.

At one minute past 12, the Reds got their 2024 off to a cracking start with news that two of their most important players had committed to the club until 2027.

Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expressed their delight with the deals, with Reynolds tweeting "Happy New Year, Wrexham AFC", with McElhenney adding: "Good start to 2024!"

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The tying down of two of their most influential stars further underlines Reynolds and McElhenney's commitment to the Racecourse club.

Mullin has been outstanding for the north Wales outfit, scoring 89 goals in 116 games for the club since signing in 2021, while Lee is this year's top scorer. Their form has helped Phil Parkinson's side to third in League Two. They face fourth-placed Barrow at home at 3pm this afternoon in what promises to be a fascinating fixture.

Mullin said of his new deal: “I’m unbelievably happy and grateful to extend my stay at Wrexham. Since signing for the club, I’ve loved every single second. It’s not just become my club, but my whole family also.

“The chance to perform in front of the support we receive is something you long for as a child. Here’s to creating more memories to last a lifetime – up the town!”

Lee added: “It means a lot. When I signed 18 months ago, there were high expectations but not I even saw just how well it was going to go. I’m delighted to be extending my stay with Wrexham. It’s a special feeling playing for the club.

"Growing up, it was Newcastle and West Ham I had an affinity too and wanted to play for, but I feel I have that now with Wrexham. To represent the team, the badge and the people of Wrexham is a special feeling – I love playing playing for the club.”

“We’re delighted we’ve agreed deals with Paul and Elliot. They are two really key players for the club moving forward," said Parkinson.

“There’s always a lot of talk going into a transfer window, but the most important thing is to keep hold of your best players – they are two very important signings for us, and we’re very pleased to have agreed deals with them.”