Wrexham AFC complete signing of Jordan Tunnicliffe from League Two Crawley Town

Wrexham AFC have completed the signing of defender Jordan Tunnicliffe on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at League Two Crawley Town. The 28-year-old arrives at the Racecourse after spending three seasons at the Broadfield Stadium, playing more than 100 times for the Red Devils.

Tunnicliffe becomes Wrexham's first signing of the summer, with manager Phil Parkinson declaring himself 'very pleased' with the acquisition. The Nuneaton-born centre-half, who has signed a contract until the end of the 2023/24 season, looks to be another astute signing from Parkinson, arriving with an impressive pedigree.

Tunnicliffe was named in the 2020/21 League Two team of the season. He also scored the final goal in Crawley's 3-0 victory over Premier League side Leeds United during that campaign.

On signing for Wrexham, the defender said: "I’m really excited – the ambition of the club, the size of the club, I’m just raring to get going. I’ve spoken to the gaffer, and he’s outlined what he wants to do this season and I completely agree with him.

"It’s a very, very tough league but if we stick to the essentials we can achieve those ambitions. I’m an ambitious player, and this is an ambitious club and that’s what I’m looking forward to.

"The fanbase attracted me first and foremost. I spoke to the manager and when he told me his ideas I wanted to come straight away. I don’t intend staying in the National League for long, I want to help the team get promoted and it will be a full squad effort to earn that."

Phil Parkinson was delighted with his first acquisition of the summer, he said: "I'm very pleased with the signing of Jordan, he's going to be a very strong addition to the squad. He's a player we looked at last