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- Wrexham agree record £2.2m fee for Liberato Cacace
- Empoli star to become third summer signing at club
- Parkinson praises Cacace’s character ahead of move
Wrexham have agreed a club-record fee to sign Cacace from Empoli, as per The Athletic. The 24-year-old is expected to finalise his move in the coming days, pending final details and medical clearance. The transfer coincides with Wrexham’s pre-season tour stop in Wellington, New Zealand, Cacace’s hometown.
Empoli’s relegation opened the door for Cacace’s departure after having made 74 الدوري الإيطالي appearances for Azzurri Empolesi. Wrexham have mostly recruited from the British Isles, but this deal reflects a bold shift in transfer strategy. If completed, Cacace will strengthen competition at left wing-back and bring international pedigree.
Speaking to the media, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said: “Libby is a player we have looked at. It isn’t finalised, as of yet. But I have spoken to Libby and love his character and personality.
“If we can get the signing completed, he is a player who will fit in with the culture we have created at Wrexham.”
The deal is expected to be finalised upon Wrexham’s return to the متحد Kingdom this weekend. Cacace will link up with his new team-mates next week, adding to the summer arrivals of Danny Ward and Ryan Hardie. Barring last-minute issues, he will be unveiled ahead of Wrexham’s next friendly.
