Wrexham’s audacious attempt to snag Christian Eriksen this summer has taken centre stage, with CEO Michael Williamson sharing the story behind the bold move. Fresh off a promotion, Wrexham, driven by their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, reached for the stars by targeting the Danish international. Eriksen, known for his stints at Manchester United and Inter Milan, was a prime player of interest to strengthen Wrexham’s Championship campaign.
On “That Wrexham Podcast,” hosted by former Red Dragons Ben Foster and Ben Tozer, Williamson revealed that initial rumours prompted an unexpected conversation with manager Phil Parkinson. Williamson quipped about his surprise at hearing the chatter, leading to a deeper dive into possibilities. With Eriksen’s family close by, reaching out seemed worth the gamble.
Despite Eriksen opting for Bundesliga club Wolfsburg, Williamson recounted how the player’s agents were initially sceptical. Concerns swirled about the motives possibly being for the next season’s “Welcome to Wrexham” series rather than competitive ambitions. Williamson clarified the club’s genuine interest was in Eriksen’s skills to help boost their Championship presence, not for documentary drama.
Ultimately, while Eriksen kept his sights on top-tier play, the engagement showed off Wrexham’s intent to ambitiously strengthen their squad. And as for rumours about Jamie Vardy? Just a big misconnect—they appreciated the fan chatter but nothing official ever kicked off.
Catch all the excitement on “Welcome to Wrexham” Season 4, now streaming on Disney+!