Overview

• Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds called the exit a "gut punch" and credited Palmer as a major factor in the club’s rise to the Championship.
• Phil Parkinson said Palmer had been great for the club and described the switch as a chance to secure first-team football nearer to his family.
• Palmer departs with 46 goals in 156 appearances after arriving in January 2022 and contributing to three straight promotions.
• His final outing featured two stoppage-time goals to rescue a Carabao Cup tie against Hull that Wrexham won on penalties.
• Playing time dwindled after January signings Jay Rodriguez and Sam Smith, with public criticism from Palmer’s father over selections reported during the run-in.