Wrexham have said a difficult goodbye to Paul Mullin after allowing the striker to sign for Wigan Athletic on Monday.
Wrexham fans may have been preparing for Paul Mullin’s exit in recent months, but seeing him wear another team’s shirt was truly painful.
Mullin has joined Wigan Athletic on loan for the 2025–26 season, completing his move on Monday.
Mullin has spent most of 2025 in the stands, having largely been left out of the Wrexham squad since the end of the January transfer window.
The 30-year-old has been a goalscoring hero for Wrexham since joining from Cambridge United in 2021, scoring more than 100 times.
This may only be a loan move for now, but Mullin’s time at Wrexham may well be up as the club continues to push for the Premier League.
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Rob McElhenney shares Paul Mullin screenshot
Wrexham fans have said goodbye to Mullin, with some still holding out hope for a January return.
That seems unlikely as things stand, but Mullin will certainly have the support of Wrexham fans during his time with Wigan.
Ryan Reynolds shared an emotional reaction to Mullin’s exit on Monday as he admitted seeing the striker in another shirt was difficult to imagine.
Fellow Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has now chimed in on social media after seeing Mullin leave the STōK Cae Ras.
McElhenney has posted a screenshot of a first conversation over Mullin, in which he asked Humphrey Ker about the striker in 2021.
‘Who’s this guy? And are we able to get people of this caliber?’ said McElhenney, questioning whether Wrexham would really be able to secure his signature.
McElhenney ended up convincing Mullin to sign, as the striker left Cambridge United to drop down two divisions and join the Wrexham journey.
That decision certainly paid off for Mullin, who has become a Wrexham hero for life and found himself in the spotlight across the world.
Rob McElhenney’s emotional message to Paul Mullin
McElhenney also posted a series of messages to Mullin on his Instagram story.
The Wrexham co-owner shared some memorable photos from Mullin’s time at the STōK Cae Ras as he said goodbye to the striker.
McElhenney paid tribute to Mullin as a player and as a person, admitting that he is grateful for his impact over the last four years in North Wales.
‘In 4 years Paul Mullin has made history on and off the pitch. I am profoundly, truly, madly, deeply grateful for everything that Paul has given this club. There is just so much to say but I’ll keep it at this… There is only one Super Paul Mullin,‘ said McElhenney.
Wrexham would not be playing Championship football without Mullin, who was the goalscoring force behind promotions from the National League and League Two.
McElhenney certainly understands Mullin’s impact and will join Wrexham fans in cheering him on from afar.