Wrexham is welcoming the competitive EFL League One with an excellent transfer policy. They flagged off star signings by permanently closing the deal on Arthur Okonkwo from Arsenal. Now, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have ensured that the EFL League Two’s best young player from the last season will continue to serve Wrexham for the next three years. And the Red Dragons director Humphrey Ker is celebrating the monumental signing with a sparkle of humor.

21-year-old English center-back Max Cleworth has committed his future to Wrexham by renewing his contract on a three-year deal till 2027. Speaking of his new contract, Cleworth said he longs to spend ‘good few more years’ with the club. He also added that the Red Dragons are heading in the right direction. The young defender’s contract extension left Wrexham director Humphrey Ker on cloud nine. He took to Instagram stories to share Cleworth’s picture, and wrote, “Delighted that Max Cleworth has decided to stay on to learn everything he can from me.”

The 21-year-old responded to Ker’s heartfelt message by sharing the same on his Instagram story and adding a laughing emoji. Cleworth rose through the ranks in Wrexham’s youth academy and became a senior player in 2021 when he was 18. He was a part of the Wrexham squad that won the National League, and later achieved promotion from the EFL League Two. Similar to Humphrey Ker, Phil Parkinson is thankful to have Cleworth in his squad for the upcoming challenges in League One.

Wrexham boss on Cleworth’s importance, as he awaits to face League One heavyweights

Reynolds and McElhenney have been placing bullish bets on Wrexham’s young players. The deals of Arthur Okonkwo and Cleworth prove the Dragons’ affinity towards young talent. And Phil Parkinson couldn’t thank the club owners enough for this transfer policy. “It’s very important to keep our best young players and Max’s journey has been an enjoyable one for the supporters and staff as well,” said Phil Parkinson. The coach added, “He[Cleworth] played in my first-ever game as Wrexham manager at Solihull and we’ve seen him grow as a player in the last few years. He thoroughly deserves his new contract.”

Max Cleworth recalled how ecstatically the last season ended for him and Wrexham, referring to their promotion to EFL League One. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old also has a cautious eye on the future. “I’m looking forward to the challenge that comes this year. There are some big clubs in the league – Birmingham and Huddersfield – so we know hard it’s going to be,” said Cleworth. Concluding his comments on his deal, Cleworth stated that Wrexham has the star power to tackle any challenges in the new league’s competitive space.