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Deadline Day: Defender Joe Worrall Joins Wrexham From Burnley
The 29-year-old centre-back has made 27 Burnley appearances and brings promotion experience to Phil Parkinson’s squad.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Wrexham confirmed the signings of defender Joe Worrall from Burnley and midfielder Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
Manager Phil Parkinson prioritized adding a commanding center-back to address defensive vulnerabilities, selecting Worrall for his experience over other targets like Harry Souttar and Dom Hyam.
Worrall signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year, while O'Hare agreed to a three-year contract valued up to $9.4 million.
The Red Dragons sanctioned the sale of Dan Scarr to Salford City and released Conor Coady on Monday, following the earlier transfer of Lewis Brunt to Bolton Wanderers.
Pending international clearance, Worrall could make his debut against Millwall on Wednesday, as Wrexham seeks to recover from a recent home defeat to Birmingham City.