How much Ryan Reynolds spent on Wrexham promotion? Player salaries, transfers and budget from National League to League One

Wrexham's double promotion has caused a huge spike in interest surrounding the money spent on the Welsh side since their Hollywood investment came in.

Phil Parkinson's side secured the National League title in 2023, marking an incredible turnaround since the 2021 takeover by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Parkinson then led the club to a double promotion as they finished second in League Two during the 2023/24 campaign which will see them just two leagues away from the Premier League.

The club finances had been hit hard by their inability to get back on the EFL ladder, with Reynolds and McElhenney providing a vital funding injection and a major swell of support from across the Atlantic.

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The arrival of Reynolds and McElhenney allowed Wrexham to battle with EFL clubs for players with the new owners willing to match wages from clubs in higher divisions.

From February 2021 onwards, Wrexham revamped their first-team squad in a bid to secure their goal of promotion.

Exact figures on how much their key stars earn are unconfirmed by the club, but the highest paid player is reported to be George Evans (7,200 GBP per week).

According to Capology, Wrexham spent £5,576,400 on their annual payroll. The club's latest annual report revealed a deficit of nearly $3.7 million (£3 million) for the fiscal year ending June 30th.

Despite this, Wrexham saw a rise in turnover, reaching $7.4 million (£6 million). Reynolds and McElhenney are said to have already invested over $12.4 million (£10 million) in reshaping the League Two newcomers.

“I don't think we're necessarily concerned with losing money as much as we are concerned with making the