Mesut Ozil Interested in Joining Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney at Wrexham- Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Ryan Reynolds’ and Rob McElhenney’s tenure at Wrexham AFC is a case study on uplifting a soccer club. Since the duo has come in charge, the side has jumped from Non-league to League One. The soccer world has taken notice of the revolution at STōK Cae Ras. Celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Paul Rudd, and Blake Lively have made their presence felt at Racecourse Ground. Yet, the best might be yet to come as legendary playmaker Mesut Ozil is interested in teaming up with Ryan Reynolds & Co.

As per reports, Mesut Ozil along with the likes of Eva Longoria, Odell Beckham Jr, and Kate Upton have reportedly acquired a 5% stake in Wrexham. Previously, a tax filing had confirmed the 5% sale but didn’t reveal the parties involved. It is Sportico who confirmed the investors involved. But, what is the connection between Ozil, Eva Longoria, and others with the Deadpool star? The answer lies in Liga MX.

Recently, ESPN confirmed that Reynolds and McElhenney acquired minority stakes in Mexican club Necaxa. Yet, before them, the likes of Mesut Ozil, Longoria, and Beckham Jr, already had ownership stakes in Necaxa. This is believed to be how the two parties got linked with each other. The story is that Reynolds and McElhenney invested in Necaxa as they believe the club has high potential for international growth. Perhaps Ozil and Co might have similar thoughts regarding Wrexham.

In fact, Wrexham is one of the most popular names in Hollywood land. Recently, pundit Alexis Guerreros revealed that the Red Dragons are as influential as MLS in the United States. No wonder A-Listers like Kate Upton, Eva Longoria, and Odell Beckham Jr are keen to get on board. But, what exactly contributed to their popularity?

How Wrexham garnered international fame

In 2023, the Welsh side visited the US for preseason. Wrexham AFC had matches against Chelsea and Manchester United. The Chelsea game in North Carolina was an instant sell-out. The Manchester United encounter wasn’t bad either as despite astonishing ticket prices, people flocked to the stadium. It is unheard of for a team in the lower divisions of English soccer to garner such attention. But what worked for Wrexham is their documentary series.

‘Welcome to Wrexham‘ is a docu-series that depicts how Reynolds and McElhenney worked behind the scenes. It is worth noting that the duo had no previous experience in managing a sports club. The series was praised for being light on drama and for its focus on being ‘real’. Considering how big the Deadpool star is across the globe, the documentary became a massive hit which in turn endeared supporters and celebrities to the Wrexham story. Moreover, considering the recent success, a new season has been announced. Perhaps, by the end of the next campaign, we might see more investors queuing up for ownership stakes.