Deadline Day: Wrexham sign Mo Faal from West Bromwich Albion

Wrexham AFC say they are “delighted” to announce the signing of striker Mo Faal from West Bromwich Albion. Gambian-born Faal, 21, has signed a contract through to June 2027 with an option for a further year.

West Brom say it is an ‘undisclosed fee’ – but is thought to be around £500k

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Faal spent last season on loan at Doncaster Rovers and Walsall, scoring 15 goals which included hitting the target at the STōK Cae Ras.

And on signing for Wrexham, he said: “I have had a smile on my face since I’ve been here. I’m excited and thoroughly buzzing to be here – I can’t wait to get started.

“I think everyone in the football world now knows just how big of a Club this is, and where it wants to be.

“Ever since I heard about the project that has been going on here, it has been on an upwards trajectory. Over the last couple of years it has been a Club that has really come through and since hearing about all of that and speaking to the gaffer, it made my decision very simple.

“I scored my first professional goal here, and when I came here it was an unbelievable place to play at. The fans are incredible, every single seat was filled. The atmosphere was rumbling and the stadium was absolutely buzzing – to finally be a part of that, It’s unbelievable.”

Faal moved from The Gambia to England when he was seven years old, and started his youth career with Sutton Coldfield Town before being picked up by West Brom.

While with the Baggies, he made his professional debut in August 2021 and spent time on loan with Hereford, AFC Telford United and AFC Fylde.

After scoring ten goals in 16 league games for AFC Fylde, he spent last season in the EFL – first with Doncaster Rovers and then with Walsall.

On his signing, manager Phil Parkinson said: “I’m delighted to welcome Mo to the Club.
“He’s an exciting young striker and has had a really good progression in his loan moves in the last couple of seasons; we’re really looking forward to working with him.”