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Wrexham release Phil Parkinson's first signing as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make final move of January transfer window

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Both players played crucial roles in the club's promotion from the National League, with McAlinden contributing in 11 appearances during the 2022-23 title success, and Hosannah making eight appearances. To facilitate their potential moves to non-League clubs outside the transfer window, Wrexham opted to pay up the contracts of McAlinden and Hosannah. This decision allows the players the freedom to sign for clubs even outside the standard transfer periods as they hit free agency.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wrexham AFC can confirm Liam McAlinden has left the Club by mutual consent with immediate effect. All at the Club would like to thank Macca for his efforts on and off the pitch, and wish him well for the future 🤝 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WxmAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WxmAFC</a>— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wrexham_AFC/status/1753176428533653548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

McAlinden, who joined Wrexham in July 2021, was manager Parkinson's first signing at Wrexham. His spell at Wrexham includes a total of 64 appearances and one goal. During the current season, he made six appearances for the Red Dragons.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After McAlinden was released, Parkinson said: “I’d like to wish Liam all the best, he has been a great person to have around the squad over the last couple of years and has made a real contribution both on and off the field - we wish him all the best for the future.”

WHAT PARKINSON SAID

It was a busy deadline day for Wrexham as they announced<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/two-wrexham-transfers-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-deadline-day-signings/bltc709027aee43f33f#csab0fb7d2d05fba2d" target="_blank"> two new signings within moments</a> of each other. First, they confirmed the signing of Luke Bolton from fellow League Two side Salford City and followed it up with the arrival of forward Jack Marriott.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wrexham are second in the standings and will look to cut the gap with leaders Stockport County to two points after beating Salford City on Saturday away from home in a League Two fixture.

WHAT NEXT?

Wrexham release Phil Parkinson's first signing as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make final move of January transfer window | Goal.com

Wrexham released Liam McAlinden and Bryce Hosannah as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney conclude their business in the January transfer window.