Wrexham AFC has confirmed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, who has agreed to a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Okonkwo, 22, initially joined Wrexham on loan from Arsenal on Transfer Deadline Day in September of last year. He played in 40 matches across all competitions last season, achieving 16 clean sheets as Wrexham finished second in Sky Bet League Two, thus securing promotion to League One.
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The goalkeeper has committed his future to Wrexham and will join the team on July 1 after leaving Arsenal. Upon signing, he expressed his happiness, saying, “I’m feeling very good, I’m so happy to have finally signed, and I can’t wait to get back to it.“
“It was amazing last season. We had so many good memories together with the fans, and knowing they wanted me back was a big reason that I’m back. It’s good to finally be here.
“This is home, it’s felt like that since last season when I came in. The co-chairmen are so good, the manager, the coaches, the players, and obviously the backroom staff that you don’t see. It’s so good to be here.”
Okonkwo, who also had loan spells with Crewe Alexandra and Sturm Graz during his time with Arsenal, made his Wrexham debut against Newcastle United Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.
