2 days Ago By [email protected] (Jordan Blackwell)
Leicester City have sold defender Lewis Brunt to League One side Wrexham in their first transfer of the summer. Brunt departs after three years at King Power Stadium, having not quite managed to make the jump to the first team. Arriving on a free transfer from Aston Villa, the centre-back won the development squad player of the season in his first campaign at City, and went on to make make four senior appearances for the club, starting in FA Cup wins over Watford and Gillingham and coming off the bench in Premier League defeats to Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Mansfield, performing well in the heart of defence and in a deep midfield role to help them to promotion out of League Two. But while the Stags were keen on making his move permanent, Brunt has instead joined fellow League One side Wrexham. READ MORE: Club president addresses Leicester City's £15m transfer bid for Copa America star READ MORE: Join our City WhatsApp group and get transfer news sent to your phone Brunt joins the Welsh outfit as they prepare for their first season in the third tier for 20 years following back-to-back promotions.
The club’s fame and reputation has soared in recent seasons after they were taken over by American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who have produced the documentary Welcome to Wrexham about their journey up the leagues. While players have left City on free transfers this summer, this is the first deal the club have conduct.
