Jamie Vardy's feelings clear on Wrexham transfer as Premier League move eyed up
Conor Coady has completed a move to Wrexham from Leicester City, with the defender's former Foxes team-mate Jamie Vardy among those to pay tribute to the 32-year-old
Jamie Vardy with Conor Coady during their Leicester City days
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Jamie Vardy has lauded Conor Coady following the defender's transfer from Leicester City to Wrexham. The Foxes pocketed a tidy £2million from the deal as the Welsh club gears up for the Championship, having secured promotion last season.
Coady had a challenging stint at the King Power Stadium, with an injury sidelining him at the start of the 2023/24 promotion season. Jannik Vestergaard filled his shoes and never relinquished his spot.
Despite featuring intermittently in the Premier League, the 32-year-old couldn't stave off a dismal season that culminated in relegation.
However, it appears that Coady left a favourable impression on Vardy, who bid farewell to Leicester at the close of the 2024/25 season when his contract expired. "All the best brother. What a player and person," Vardy remarked on Coady's farewell message to Leicester supporters.
In an Instagram post, Coady expressed his gratitude: "A massive thank you to everyone connected to Leicester City for giving me the opportunity to wear your shirt and share the dressing room with some fantastic people," reports the Mirror.
"Even though last season was tough for us all, I wish nothing but the best for the whole football club this season and beyond."
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Vardy's name has been bandied about in connection with Wrexham this summer, although it seems unlikely that the 38-year-old will be heading to the Racecourse Ground. The future of the former England international remains uncertain as Wrexham press ahead with their transfer dealings.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have sanctioned Phil Parkinson to recruit six fresh faces for the squad.
Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, look set to feature regularly on TV next season
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Alongside Coady, the Red Dragons are understood to have struck a £2million agreement for Wales international forward Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United.
Wrexham are also targeting Premier League talent and are reportedly keen on securing Pedro Lima on loan from Wolves.
The Molineux outfit pipped Chelsea to land the 19-year-old Brazilian's signature.
The transfer materialised after Lima seemed to indicate he would join Chelsea from Sport Recife, yet the teenager eventually penned a five-year contract with Wolves.
Wrexham could now provide the youngster with crucial game-time as they seek to cement their position in the Championship.
Ex-Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie reckons Wrexham won't require long before mounting a Premier League promotion push.
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Speaking to BoyleSports, Dowie said: "I think it's a matter of time before Wrexham are challenging. I think they really will be up there challenging. You look at the club and look at even some of the teams that are in the Championship, I think it's harder ever to get out of this league.
"Having said that, Wrexham have the fan base, they have the backing, it takes a very clever management, but they've got a very clever manager. There's no doubt they will be challenging and there is every chance they can challenge this year, but Phil Parkinson would be very happy, I think with 10th and above."
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