Wrexham: Top goalscorers Paul Mullin and Elliot Lee sign new long-term deals
- Published
Elliot Lee (left) scored the first and last goals of Wrexham's title-winning National League campaign, while Paul Mullin (right) was player of the season
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin and midfielder Elliot Lee have both signed contract extensions to the end of the 2026-27 season.
Lee, 29, is the League Two club's leading scorer this term with 13 goals from 29 games.
Last season's top scorer Mullin, also 29, has scored 89 goals since first signing for Wrexham in 2021.
"I'm unbelievably happy and grateful to extend my stay at Wrexham," said Mullin.
"Since signing for the club, I've loved every single second. It's not just become my club, but my whole family also.
"The chance to perform in front of the support we receive is something you long for as a child.
"Here's to creating more memories to last a lifetime."
Former Cambridge United forward Mullin scored 38 National League goals for Wrexham last season to help the club gain promotion back to the EFL for the first time in 15 years.
He also won the FA Cup Golden Ball award with an unmatched nine goals in the competition.
However, the Merseyside-born striker missed the start of this campaign after suffering a punctured lung during a pre-season game against Manchester United in the United States.
Mullin has scored 10 goals this season.
Former West Ham and Barnsley midfielder Lee joined Wrexham from Luton Town in 2022.
He has provided 28 goals from 81 appearances in all competitions.
"When I signed 18 months ago, there were high expectations but not I even saw just how well it was going to go," said Lee.
"I'm delighted to be extending my stay with Wrexham. It's a special feeling playing for the club.
"Growing up, it was Newcastle and West Ham I had an affinity to and wanted to play for, but I feel I have that now with Wrexham.
"To represent the team, the badge and the people of Wrexham is a special feeling - I love playing playing for the club."
Wrexham, who have also signed a two-year contract extension with 22-year-old forward Jake Bickerstaff, start 2024 in the League Two automatic promotion places as they seek back-to-back promotions under the ownership of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny.
Manager Phil Parkinson sees tying down top stars Mullin and Lee as key to the club's ambitions.
"There's always a lot of talk going into a transfer window, but the most important thing is to keep hold of your best players," said Parkinson.
"They are two very important signings for us, and we're very pleased to have agreed deals with them."