One of the heart-wrenching moments in any athlete’s career is the retirement from his beloved sport. And if the athlete retires prematurely, it hits hard. There have been a few instances where athletes have retired from the sport early due to various reasons. That’s what happened with the Wrexham AFC star after the promotion to League Two.

Wrexham earned a deserving promotion this season after narrowly missing out last season. They did so in style by winning the Vanarama National League. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney promised a grand party in Las Vegas. Players flew to Vegas and enjoyed it to the fullest. However, one of the Wrexham players announced his retirement, citing injury issues.

Wrexham AFC player announces retirement

Harry Lennon announced his retirement from soccer recently. The club confirmed the same in their official statement. It is a massive shock as the news comes after the player enjoyed the promotion party with his teammates in Vegas. It comes after the player suffered a series of injuries in recent times.

Lennon made only a single appearance last season for the club in the Vanarama National League. His other appearance came in a FA Cup game against a disappointing loss to Sheffield United. The player underwent back surgery last season, where he made 17 appearances. Lennon signed for the Red Dragons in July 2021 on a one-year deal. He extended the contract for one more year after the club failed to get a promotion last season.

The club recently released a statement regarding his retirement. The statement says, “We would also like to wish Harry Lennon the very best, following his decision to retire as a result of the injuries he has suffered.” It comes after the club released the list of 11 players, with Lennon being one of them.

Club also released the list of players they wish to retain and have offered new contracts to. 

Notts County game hero Ben Foster has a new contract offer

Ben Foster had a dream run in the last few weeks. He retired from soccer the previous year and was enjoying life. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney called the former Manchester United goalkeeper, and he accepted the short-term deal. Fans will remember Foster for that crucial penalty save against Notts County that helped Wrexham beat their rivals and win the National League.

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Now the club has offered him a one-year contract. They are waiting for the player to decide whether to retire or continue. The world’s third-oldest club also has extended the contract of Paul Mullin by one year after the promotion. The Red Dragons have taken the first step towards the preparation for League Two season by clearing the squad and retaining the essential players.

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What do you make of the Vanarama National League season that saw Wrexham and Notts County gaining promotion?