With Double of the Net Worth Now at Helm, Ryan Reynolds’ Billion Dollar Heartbreak Could Be a Major Boost for Wrexham Ahead of EFL League Two

Wrexham AFC‘s dream has come alive. After 15 years of National League soccer, the Welsh club will play in EFL League Two next season. The club has made strides under the new ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. They have left no stone unturned since the takeover and will look to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season after promotion.

And the recent Reynolds decision might boost their chances of having a better transfer window this summer. The Deadpool star has almost doubled his net worth since the takeover, especially after selling Mint Mobile. The owners will look to make some additions this summer to make a competitive squad, and Reynolds’ crucial decision over Ottawa Senators’ bid can be good news for the Wrexham fans.

Ryan Reynolds opts out of Ottawa Senators’ bidding 

Eugene Melnyk, the owner of Senators, passed away in March last year. His family put the NHL franchise up for sale last November. The Deadpool star showed interest in buying the franchise. However, the high valuation meant the Canadian actor joining hands with the Ottawa-based real estate group Remington. 

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman met with Reynolds and Remington Group in December after their interest. Bettman welcomed the bid from Reynolds as he thought the popularity of the Canadian actor and his great job as an owner of Wrexham would help the Senators and NHL. However, as months passed, a few things changed.

The bidding attracted the likes of Snoop Dogg and The Weeknd (a famous Canadian singer). Reynolds and Remington Group asked for a 30-day negotiation window. The appeal was rejected, casting doubts on the bid. And ultimately, reports arrived that Reynolds and Remington Group won’t participate in the bidding process. 

It came as a surprise for many. But it can be good news for the Deadpool star’s other investment, Wrexham AFC.

Is Wrexham AFC the winner after the Senators’ setback?

Since the takeover, Reynolds and McElhenney invested a substantial amount in signing players for the club. Reynolds also came up with a ten-year Premier League plan. After spending 15 years in the fifth tier, Wrexham will play in the fourth division of English soccer. 

The level of competition has increased recently in soccer. The first and foremost thing the owners will focus on is the squad. They need to build a competitive group to compete in the League Two. Wrexham will concentrate on having a squad depth going into a new season. 

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It will be an uphill task to find the top players. The owners will need to invest heavily. The recent decision of Ryan Reynolds regarding the Senators might open up avenues to invest in the summer transfer window. Wrexham might be the winner at the end. 

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