Fletcher had been contemplating retiring when Wrexham’s strategy 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 received promotion from League Two, scoring eight objectives and incomes a one-year contract-extension final summer season.
Fletcher admitted in March he had anticipated to have returned to retirement, including that he did not see “why he would need to cease” given his ongoing affect.
He performed a super-sub function 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.
In his exit announcement, Fletcher added: “I can 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 isn’t only a workforce or a altering room. This group of boys , followers and workers 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 top of his present deal.
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney stated on social media that such exits had been “the worst half”, including: “they don’t seem to be simply gamers on the workforce. They’re my associates and folks I love”.
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 prime of the sport”.
Ker added: “Now, after two superb years in his firm, I am much more in awe of him, on account of his talents, his management and friendship. Man who’s given me moments of pleasure that’ll final a lifetime.”
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