Wrexham AFC Announces Kieffer Moore Signing
Wrexham AFC has officially announced the acquisition of Kieffer Moore, a national team striker representing Wales, in a deal finalized on Tuesday. The 30-year-old forward joins the team from Sheffield United on a three-year contract, with reports indicating that the transfer fee is in the neighborhood of £2 million (approximately $2.6 million), making him the latest addition to the squad this summer, bringing the total to eight new signings at the Racecourse Ground.
Moore’s Enthusiasm and Background
Moore expressed his enthusiasm about the move, stating,
“I’m over the moon to join the club and I can’t wait to get started. I want to be that experienced leader and bring a lot to the team. My work ethic is one of my strongest assets and I want to be someone that can help drive the team forward.”
With a solid history in football, Moore has played for several clubs including Ipswich Town, Cardiff City, and Bournemouth. Notably, he was instrumental in Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League in 2022 by scoring a crucial goal.
Coaching Staff’s Perspective
Wrexham’s head coach, Phil Parkinson, shared his excitement about Moore’s arrival, highlighting,
“We’re delighted to welcome Kieffer to the club. He’s a player with a lot of Championship and international experience, and we’re looking forward to working with him.”
Recent Team Additions
Moore’s signing follows several other recent additions to the team, including Danny Ward, Ryan Hardie, Liberato Cacace, George Thomason, Lewis O’Brien, as well as Sheffield Wednesday striker Josh Windass and defender Conor Coady, who also transferred for £2 million from Leicester City.
Moore’s National Team Record
Kieffer Moore has an impressive record, having netted 14 goals in 49 appearances for the Welsh national team. Joining Wrexham marks his second stint with a Welsh club. The team, after an unprecedented achievement of three consecutive promotions, is set to kick off their season in the Championship against Southampton on August 9.
