Fletcher had been contemplating retiring when Wrexham’s method prompted his arrival on the Stok Cae Ras on a free in September 2023.

A former Premier League frontman for Burnley, Wolves and Sunderland, Fletcher proved his value as Wrexham gained promotion from League Two, incomes a one-year contract-extension final summer time.

Fletcher admitted in March he had anticipated to have returned to retirement, including that he did not see “why he would wish to cease” given his ongoing affect.

He performed a super-sub position as Wrexham returned to the second-tier for the primary time in 42 years, with all bar two of his 43 appearances coming off the bench as he once more scored eight league objectives.

In his exit announcement, Fletcher added: “I might be eternally grateful for the chance to return right here and fall again in love with the sport!

“To have had the experiences and the alternatives that this membership has given me has been simply unbelievable. And this group of lads are one of the best that I’ve ever shared a altering room with.

“It is not only a group or a altering room. This group of boys , followers and employees have been my household for the previous two years.

“You welcomed me with open arms and open hearts and made me really feel like I had a function once more.”

Fletcher’s announcement got here after goalkeeper Mark Howard – who had figured in all three of Wrexham’s successive promotions – additionally revealed he wouldn’t be staying past the tip of his present deal.

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney mentioned on social media that such exits had been “the worst half”, including: “they don’t seem to be simply gamers on the group. They’re my buddies and other people I like”.

In response Wrexham director Humphrey Ker posted he was “barely in awe” of Fletcher “when he arrived at Wrexham, on account of his extraordinary profession on the very high of the sport”.

Ker added: “Now, after two wonderful years in his firm, I am much more in awe of him, on account of his skills, his management and friendship. Man who’s given me moments of pleasure that’ll final a lifetime.”