Hammer blow as Rangers lose Conor Coady to Wrexham | OneFootball

Rangers fans had long hoped that Conor Coady’s move to Ibrox was on. The club showed strong interest and looked set to bring the experienced defender north. However, the 32-year-old centre-back has taken a different path. He has signed for Championship side Wrexham instead. This decision has surprised many observers and disappointed a large section of the Ibrox faithful.

The pull of English football remains strong for many players. In this case, Wrexham managed to beat Rangers to Coady’s signature. That result reflects both the financial muscle of ambitious lower-league English sides and the appeal of staying closer to home. Many supporters had seen Coady as a potential leader at the heart of Rangers’ defence. His Premier League experience and leadership qualities made him an ideal candidate for a key role under Russell Martin, as highlighted in this analysis.

Reports suggest the club worked hard to get this deal over the line. Negotiations had reached an advanced stage earlier in the summer. Several sources confirmed that Coady held talks with the Ibrox side before eventually opting for Wrexham. Rangers fans voiced frustration over the constant back and forth, as the saga dragged on without conclusion.

The club’s frustration shows clearly now. Conor Coady’s move to Ibrox would have added calm and experience to a squad in need of a vocal organiser. Many felt he had the profile to emulate past defensive stalwarts who thrived at Ibrox. Rangers fans will remember the protracted nature of the saga. The constant updates and links built excitement and optimism. That mood has now turned to disappointment, despite early hopes of a marquee addition.

This failed signing does not end Rangers’ plans for defensive reinforcements. The management team continues to look at alternatives. The market remains open and options exist across Europe. With Victoria Plzen approaching, swift movement seems vital.

Coady’s move south will now prompt reflection at Ibrox. Some fans feel the board did not act decisively enough. Others point to the player’s own preference. Either way, this chapter closes with Rangers empty handed and Wrexham celebrating a significant signing. The timing could not be worse for a squad looking to tighten up at the back.