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Wrexham Sign Goalkeeper Patterson From Sunderland for Reported Record Fee
The fee could rise with add-ons and become Wrexham’s record transfer if clauses are met.
- On Tuesday, Wrexham AFC confirmed the signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson for a reported £8 million fee, with the 26-year-old signing a four-year contract as the Red Dragons' third summer acquisition.
- Manager Phil Parkinson targeted a new first-choice goalkeeper throughout the summer, with Patterson ending a 16-year association with Sunderland where he made 169 appearances and helped secure two promotions.
- Boasting a 73.9% save percentage last season, Patterson outperformed Wrexham goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward , while preventing 1.08 more goals than expected during his Championship appearances.
- The arrival of Patterson appears certain to spell the end for one of Wrexham's existing goalkeepers, with the new signing potentially debuting against Cardiff City on Monday.
- Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney view the investment as essential for Premier League promotion; Patterson stated, "I want to play in the Premier League with Wrexham.
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Wrexham sign goalkeeper Patterson from Sunderland for reported record fee
Wrexham signed goalkeeper Anthony Patterson from Premier League Sunderland on Tuesday for a reported club-record fee as the Championship side and their Hollywood owners seek promotion to the top flight this season.
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