Wrexham have confirmed their summer retained list, with veteran forward Jay Rodriguez and midfielder Andy Cannon among the senior players released on free transfers. The Welsh club's restructuring comes following their promotion push under manager Phil Parkinson, as they prepare for life in the EFL Championship.
Rodriguez departs the Racecourse Ground after just 15 months, having joined from Burnley ahead of the 2024–25 campaign. The one-cap England international, who started alongside Wayne Rooney in a November 2013 friendly against Chile at Wembley, leaves having contributed two goals during Wrexham's push for promotion. Cannon exits simultaneously after a knee injury hampered his season, completing 86 appearances since arriving from Hull City in 2022.
Academy Prospects Retained Amid Wider Squad Changes
Wrexham's departures extend beyond their headline names. Academy products Reuben Egan, Callum Edwards, Tom Kelly, and Max Purvis also depart, though the club has moved to secure the futures of emerging talent Aaron James, Alex Moore, and Rio Owen through contract extensions. The club released an official statement acknowledging the contributions of those leaving, stating they depart "with the club's sincere thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at the football club."
Both Rodriguez and Cannon now enter the free agency market seeking regular first-team opportunities. Wrexham finished seventh in the table during the 2025–26 season, placing immediate pressure on Parkinson to reinvest in experienced personnel this summer. The club faces an intensive recruitment drive to adequately replace departing senior figures as they target sustained competitiveness in the Championship.
