Wales international goalkeeper Danny Ward has signed for Championship side AFC Wrexham on a free transfer.

The move is pending registration and clearance, but Ward is expected to make the move, with his previous contract at Leicester City expiring on June 30th.

Ward has signed a three-year deal at Cae Ras, and is Wrexham’s second signing of the summer window.

The 32-year-old arrives from Leicester, having made 52 appearances since signing for the Foxes in 2018. Ward previously came through the Wrexham academy, only making one senior appearance before being signed by Liverpool as a 21-year-old in 2014.

Ward joins Wrexham in search of first time minutes, having struggled to become Leicester’s number one during his time at the King Power Stadium, leading to him losing his Wales place to Karl Darlow in recent months.

Prior Darlow’s call-up in autumn of 2024, Ward was Wales’ long-term first choice ‘keeper, earning 44 caps for Cymru.

The Wrexham-born keeper has played a key role on the international stage, making appearances at Euro 2016, Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

“It’s an exciting time and an amazing feeling to be back at the club,” said Ward.

“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity that the club gave me at an early age and I hope I can repay that.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Danny back to Wrexham. He’s a keeper with a lot of experience and he’s going to be a great addition to the squad,” Phil Parkinson added.

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