Wrexham Signs Cacace for Record €2.5m Fee

Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are set to sign New Zealand international Liberato Cacace from Empoli for a club-record €2.5 million (£2.16m), surpassing their previous record for Sam Smith. Cacace, who has played 74 matches for Empoli and was nominated for the 2024 FIFA Best XI, is expected to strengthen Wrexham’s squad ahead of their first EFL Championship season in 43 years. The transfer, reportedly finalized during Wrexham's pre-season tour in New Zealand, reflects the club's growing ambition and recruitment beyond the British and Irish markets. Manager Phil Parkinson has praised Cacace's versatility and character, viewing him as a key addition amid significant transfer activity, including the arrivals of Danny Ward and Ryan Hardie. The deal is expected to be completed imminently, with Cacace set to join his new teammates soon. Cacace's signing is seen as a major milestone in Wrexham's rapid rise through the English leagues.