Will Boyle departs Wrexham and signs for Shrewsbury
Although he had 12 months remaining on his contract at The Racecourse, the 29-year-old has joined League Two outfit Shrewsbury on a permanent deal.
Boyle only made four appearances last season with none coming in League One, as the defender started three EFL Trophy group stage games as well as the League Cup first round defeat to Sheffield United.
Injuries hampered Boyle's progress and he also found Tom O'Connor and Lewis Brunt ahead of him in the pecking order.
Boyle, who made 28 appearances in his first season with the Reds after joining from Huddersfield Town in the summer 2023, made a total of 32 appearances in all competitions for the Reds and he scored six goals.
Prior to his one campaign with Huddersfield, Boyle enjoyed a long stint with Cheltenham Town.
Away from the pitch, Boyle is on the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)'s Players' Board, having been elected last season.
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