Wrexham’s Chief Executive, Michael Williamson, disclosed that the club’s attempt to sign former star Christian Eriksen was initially rejected due to Eriksen’s reluctance to feature in Wrexham’s award-winning documentary series, *Welcome to Wrexham*. The club, newly promoted to the Championship, had hoped to secure Eriksen following his departure from Manchester United.
Williamson, who was part of the Inter Milan board when Eriksen played there from 2020 to 2021, explained the situation during an appearance on *That Wrexham Podcast*. He noted that Eriksen’s agent expressed concerns about the documentary angle, stating, “We don’t want his story to be in a documentary, because we’ve had plenty of opportunities for a documentary for his story.”
This reaction surprised Williamson, who clarified, “I didn’t even think about that. Obviously, I’m aware of it, but that wasn’t the reason we were calling.” He emphasized that Wrexham was seeking players who could make a difference on the pitch, not simply chasing a compelling narrative for their series.
While the possibility of signing Eriksen was “kicked around,” the 33-year-old midfielder ultimately chose to join VfL Wolfsburg in September, seeking to continue his career at a top-tier club. Despite this setback, Williamson acknowledged that Wrexham’s interest in Eriksen brought positive attention to their transfer strategy.
“I wasn’t expecting the agent to come out and say what he said because I typically expect those conversations to be confidential,” Williamson remarked. He noted that this public interest sent a strong signal throughout the player market, demonstrating Wrexham’s serious intent to compete.
Williamson explained, “It opened up doors and conversations to bring in players like Kieffer Moore, Josh Windass, Liberato Cacace, and Lewis O’Brien.” Following these developments, Wrexham made headlines by breaking their transfer record three times, spending a reported £10 million (approximately $13 million) on a striker and a total of £33 million on new signings.
Currently, Wrexham sits 16th in a competitive Championship table, just five points from the play-off positions. Williamson acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, “It’s going to take a few windows to really build a squad that is pushing for promotion. But it’s only going to get better, and that’s what I’m excited about.”
As Wrexham continues to make strategic moves in the transfer market, their ambition to establish a strong presence in the Championship remains clear. With the backing of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the club is poised for further developments as they strive for success on and off the pitch.
