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Pavel Sulc declines Wrexham move despite significant summer offer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Pavel Sulc declines Wrexham move despite significant summer offer

Summary

Pavel Sulc of Olympique Lyonnais revealed he turned down a move to EFL Championship side Wrexham, despite a €40 million offer. The Czech player cited a preference not to join the Championship or relocate to Wales, valuing his position at Lyon, where he plays in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League. Sulc has resumed his role under coach Paulo Fonseca after recovering from injury. Wrexham, aiming for promotion to the Premier League, continues to seek talent to bolster their squad.

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•Pavel Sulc, 25, discussed his move while on international duty.
•Wrexham made a significant summer offer for Sulc's services.
•Sulc prefers staying in Ligue 1 over joining Wrexham.
•He is back in action following injury under Paulo Fonseca.
•Wrexham aims for Premier League promotion this season.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I didn’t want to go to the Championship or to a small town in Wales’ – Lyon’s Pavel Sulc reveals declined Wrexham move

What they're saying

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It is no secret that Pavel Sulc (25) was close to a move away from Olympique Lyonnais this summer; he has already said as much while speaking to the media while away on international duty with Czechia...
— Yahoo Sports

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