Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has finalised his move away from the club, completing a loan move to Wigan Athletic.
They say ‘all good things must come to an end’, and Wrexham fans are certainly living through that right now.
Paul Mullin has been Wrexham’s hero since his 2021 move from Cambridge United.
Rob McElhenney convinced Mullin to join Wrexham, dropping down two divisions after firing Cambridge to promotion.
The gamble paid off with Mullin scoring more than 100 goals in his four years with Wrexham.
2025 has been tough on Mullin as he fell down Wrexham’s pecking order, and the time has now come for him to move on.
Wigan Athletic boss on signing Paul Mullin
Mullin has joined Wigan Athletic on loan, leaving Wrexham to join the League One club for the 2025-26 season.
Ryan Reynolds has said an emotional goodbye to Mullin, who will go down as a Wrexham legend forever.
Nobody will forget Mullin’s goalscoring exploits as he became the poster boy of Wrexham’s rise under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Wrexham fans will continue to support Mullin from afar, and Wigan Athletic certainly appear to be delighted with the move.
Manager Ryan Lowe has told Wigan’s official website that he is ‘delighted’ to have landed Mullin, believing that his experience will be vital.
Lowe pointed to Mullin’s promotions with Wrexham, adding that the striker is ‘hungry’ to hit the goal trail with the Latics.
“I am delighted that we’ve managed to sign Paul. He’ll be a great addition to the group and is a player who is a proven goal scorer in the EFL,” said Lowe.
“He has won promotion in his last three seasons with Wrexham AFC and will add firepower, know-how and experience to the group, which is really important. He is here because he is hungry to score more goals, win games and contribute to Wigan Athletic Football Club.
“Paul is the type of character we want in the dressing room, and his experience will help support the team on and off the pitch,” he added.
Wigan sporting director on Paul Mullin
Wigan’s sporting director Gregor Rioch also commented on the move, highlighting that he wanted to bring in an experienced striker.
Mullin is viewed as the perfect addition in that regard, with his work rate picked out as a key attribute.
Mullin provides ‘immediate quality’ in Rioch’s eyes, seemingly backing him for big things at the Brick Community Stadium.
Rioch is looking for Mullin to serve as a role model for youngsters at Wigan, before thanking Wrexham for helping get the deal over the line.
“We’re really pleased to have brought Paul to Wigan Athletic. We’ve been looking to add an experienced goal scorer to the squad for some time, and Paul fits that profile perfectly,” said Rioch. “His professionalism, work ethic, and wealth of experience make him a natural addition to our team. We believe he will not only provide immediate quality on the pitch but also serve as a valuable role model for our younger players.
“Paul is a forward who can lead the line effectively and possesses the attributes in front of goal that we’ve been looking for.
“We’d also like to extend our thanks to Wrexham AFC for facilitating the move, and we’re looking forward to seeing what Paul can achieve during his time with us,” he added.
Mullin will look to hit the ground running at Wigan after a frustrating campaign in League One, and he will certainly have the support of Wrexham fans from afar.