James McClean goes against club protocol after leaking how much Wrexham paid for their record signing whose fee was undisclosed

 

James McClean revealed the news in conversation with former Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster.

Wrexham forward James McClean has revealed how much the club paid for record signing Mo Faal.

Faal was one of nine players brought to the club this summer following promotion to League One in 2023/24.

The 21-year-old signed from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee having enjoyed strong loan spells at Doncaster Rovers and Walsall last season.

He opened his account against Fleetwood in their 2-1 defeat last month and has so far made two appearances for his new side.

According to McClean, the talented Gambian forward cost the club in the region of £590,000.

Speaking at an event hosted by former Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster, the 35-year-old went against the grain by revealing the information to supporters despite both clubs not revealing the fee.

Wrexham are yet to comment on the matter but previously stated that Faal had joined for an ‘undisclosed fee’.

Penning a deal until 2027, BBC Sport reported the figure was close to the £500,000 mark.

But former Stoke City man McClean has since revealed the full details of the fee paid by the League One side.

Phil Parkinson’s side have enjoyed a superb start to the new campaign and sit top of England’s third tier at present.

Bolstered by signings including Ollie Rathbone from Rotherham United and Arthur Okonkwo from Arsenal, the Red Dragons are aiming for a third consecutive promotion.

 

James McClean has made 51 appearances since joining Wrexham last summer. (Image: Getty)
James McClean has made 51 appearances since joining Wrexham last summer. (Image: Getty)

Having bounced back from defeat at Birmingham City last time out, manager Parkinson was pleased with his team’s display in their most recent win against Crawley.

“It was a tough afternoon for us,” said Parkinson. “In the first three games of the season at home, we have been excellent.

“Today, we didn’t reach those levels with or without the ball, and we caused our own problems certainly in the first half by putting them on the counter attack.

“We have had games like that before here where you don’t play at your best for whatever reason and it is up to my staff and myself to look for those reasons.

“It is about getting the result and finding a way to win, and we have done that today, with a terrific cross and great finish from Max (Cleworth).

“I said in the build-up that I didn’t want to talk about being top too much because if we weren’t, I would be saying the table doesn’t work itself out till 10 games.

“Of course to win all four games at home in a higher division is amazing from the lads.”