Wrexham has announced the signing of Leicester City defender Lewis Brunt on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old defender spent the last season on loan at Mansfield Town, where he played in 40 games and helped the Stags earn promotion to League One.
Brunt expressed his excitement about joining Wrexham, stating, “I’m over the moon to get this deal done and I can’t wait to get started.” He acknowledged Wrexham’s rich history and ambitious goals, adding, “This club has a great history and big ambitions for where it wants to go, so it’s an honor to be a part of that journey.”
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson praised Brunt as “a very good young player,” noting his impressive performance at Mansfield last season and his potential for further development. Brunt had previously made four appearances for Leicester City, two in the Premier League and two in the FA Cup.
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough had previously disclosed that his club’s offer for Brunt was rejected by Leicester, with the defender still being their top summer transfer target. This signing marks Wrexham’s second acquisition of the offseason following the permanent addition of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from Arsenal.
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