Howard thanks Hollywood owners as he exits Wrexham

Goalkeeper Mark Howard has made more than 400 senior appearances but says he wants to continue playing

Veteran goalkeeper Mark Howard has said "a huge thank you" to club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney after revealing he will leave Wrexham this summer.

Howard, 38, made 11 appearances in 2024-25 as Wrexham won automatic promotion from League One but sees his contract expire next month.

He will depart having helped Wrexham win promotion in each of his three seasons at the club.

After signing in 2022, Howard played 37 times as Wrexham won the National League in 2022-23 and then made 10 appearances as they climbed into the third tier in the following campaign.

The former Sheffield United player announced his exit in a social media post in which he described Hollywood duo Reynolds and McElhenney as "amazing people".

"From the moment I pulled on the Wrexham shirt, I have tried to bring professionalism, passion, and personality to the club," Howard wrote.

"As I reflect on what an incredible journey it's been, I consider myself fortunate to have shared a dressing room with the best team-mates.

"Every day I have left with a smile on my face wanting to come back and do it all over again."

Howard is the first of Wrexham's out-of-contract players to clarify his situation, with the club yet to release a retained list.

"The connection with the fans was tough at times but now I feel part of the family, I would like to think you've all grown to love me," added Howard.

"At this stage I still feel like I have more football in me, so it's not retirement yet, I still want to dive around while my body lets me."

Arthur Okonkwo has been Wrexham's first-choice keeper in the last two seasons, with Callum Burton, Luke McNicholas, Brad Foster and Liam Hall also on the club's books.

Former Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is among the other Wrexham players whose contracts expire this summer.