Wrexham have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old defender Callum Doyle from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7.5 million. The England Under-21 international has penned a four-year contract to become the club’s tenth summer signing, taking their total spending to over £30m as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue their bold Championship rebuild.

• Wrexham sign defender Doyle from Man City in £7.5m deal
• Brings Championship experience to squad
• Spending surpasses £30m with tenth new addition

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Doyle leaves City without making a senior appearance but arrives in Phil Parkinson's side with proven experience from four loan spells across League One and the Championship. He enjoyed promotions with Sunderland and Leicester and reached a play-off final with Coventry. Wrexham have secured his permanent transfer, with City retaining a buyback option and a 25% sell-on clause.

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  WHAT DOYLE AND PARKINSON SAID

  Speaking to club media, Doyle said: “I’m buzzing to join the club. I’ve been wanting a permanent move for some time now and I can’t wait to get started. I’ve been interested in the club from afar and kept a close eye on the journey and now I’m excited to be a part of it.”

  Manager Parkinson added: “We’re delighted to welcome Callum to the club. He’s a talented young player with a lot of Championship experience. We’re looking forward to him joining up with the squad and working with him.”

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Wrexham have already broken spending records this summer with deals for Nathan Broadhead, Liberato Cacace, Lewis O’Brien and Conor Coady among others. Backed by Hollywood ownership, they have invested heavily in proven quality to compete at the Championship level. While results have been slow to start, the additions reflect a clear ambition to stabilise, grow and fight for a fourth-straight promotion to the Premier League.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DOYLE?

  The 21-year-old is expected to slot straight into a defence that has already leaked eight goals across league and cup fixtures. His Championship experience could prove vital in helping Wrexham adapt to the division’s demands. The Red Dragons return to action this weekend against Sheffield Wednesday as they continue searching for their first league win.

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