Wrexham released a number of players this summer with Josh Adam one of those who hasn’t made the cut for the Championship.
Phil Parkinson has to make difficult decisions after every Wrexham promotion.
As much as it would be incredible to watch the same group of players move through the leagues, Wrexham must accept some difficult departures.
Rob McElhenney finds Wrexham’s departures ‘tragic’, believing that some players ultimately perform their way out of the club by helping win promotions.
Paul Mullin’s move to Wigan Athletic sums that up, but some players depart without really making a significant impact.
Wrexham snapped up Josh Adam in September 2024, landing the midfielder on a free transfer after a successful trial.
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Phil Parkinson was delighted to land Adam at the time, hailing the Scot as a ‘very technical’ midfield player.
Formerly of Celtic and Manchester City, Adam penned a one-year deal with the option of a second year.
Parkinson praised Adam’s ‘excellent’ performance in an EFL Trophy clash against Port Vale, but first-team minutes were not forthcoming.
Adam was released by Wrexham at the end of the season, with Parkinson praising him as a ‘very talented’ player who ultimately needs first-team minutes.
Wrexham couldn’t secure a loan move for Adam in January and have now let him leave on a free transfer.
Adam will explore his options this summer, and he has already landed a trial with Danish side Lyngby.
Lyngby’s official website confirms that Adam has been one of several trialists arriving to try and win a contract.
Diby Keita and Jasper Maljojoki joined Adam in training with Lyngby, in the hope of securing a contract in Denmark.
Phil Parkinson sees a big future for Josh Adam
Wrexham have allowed Adam to go, and the 21-year-old will now hope to impress on trial at Lyngby, just as he did at Wrexham last year.
The Scotland youth international clearly has talent, but a lack of first-team opportunities at Wrexham will have been a frustration.
Adam departed City in the hope of senior action but finds himself in the exact same position as a year ago.
Upon releasing Adam, Parkinson predicted that Adam could become a ‘really good player’ with the right club and the right opportunities.
“He has undoubted ability but the time is right for him now to find a team and a level where he is going to contribute in first-team football,” said Parkinson.
“Hopefully someone will give him the opportunity and they could have a really good player on their hands,” he added.
Those opportunities did not arrive at Wrexham, but a switch to Denmark’s second tier could allow Adam the platform to shine.