Sheffield Wednesday-linked playmaker Elliot Lee seals Wrexham exit after Doncaster Rovers spell
Wrexham have confirmed the departure of a playmaker linked with Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday-linked playmaker Elliot Lee has seen his Wrexham contract terminated by mutual consent.
The 31-year-old is a modern-day Wrexham hero and was influential in their rise from the fifth tier of English football to the second.
He made 150 appearances for the club, scoring 40 goals, but slipped down the pecking order and ended last season on loan at Doncaster Rovers.
The attacking midfielder had a bright spell in South Yorkshire, registering three goals across 18 outings under Grant McCann.
He has been linked with a move back to League One, with Wednesday supposedly interest in the experienced operator.
Sheffield Wednesday-linked playmaker becomes free agent
The former Barnsley man has now joined the free agent market, severing ties with Wrexham after four years on the books.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said: “I’d like to thank Elliot for what he has done for this football club. He has been a great player for us here at Wrexham and has made a significant contribution to the club’s rise through the divisions.
“He is at the stage now where he is eager to go and play and get some minutes, and whoever gets him will get a player who still has a lot to offer.”
Wrexham issue farewell statement
A club statement, meanwhile, read: “Wrexham AFC can confirm Elliot Lee will depart the Club, following the mutual termination of his contract.
“The back-to-back-to-back promotion winner leaves after making 152 appearances in all competitions, scoring 41 goals.
“Lee, 31, signed in the summer of 2022 and scored two goals on his debut to inspire a comeback win against Eastleigh.
“His first season included the match-winning goal in the 3-2 victory against Notts County and the equaliser as we went on to beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to seal promotion. He also scored against Torquay on the final day as we secured a record-breaking 111 points.
“Lee also played an integral role in our promotion from League Two, scoring ten goals by the end of October, and 16 in all competitions.
“In our history-making, third consecutive promotion, Lee finished as top goalscorer with nine goals in all competitions – becoming one of ten players to earn back-to-back-to-back promotions.
“Last season, Lee made his 150th appearance for Wrexham and ended the campaign on loan at Doncaster Rovers, and departs with the best wishes of everyone at the football club.”