Ryan Reynolds dismissed a suggestion to invest in Manchester United with a witty four-word reply, reaffirming his commitment to Wrexham. The Hollywood actor and co-owner of the Welsh club responded to a fan's plea by saying: 'I'm already seeing someone.'
Background of the Takeover Plea
Two years after Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham in 2020, a Manchester United supporter urged Reynolds to help restore the club's fortunes. At that time, United were struggling under interim manager Ralf Rangnick and faced an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League. Reynolds, however, remained steadfast in his loyalty to Wrexham.
The Upcoming Friendly
Wrexham are set to face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon. This match marks Michael Carrick's first game as permanent manager of United, following his successful caretaker spell last season. Carrick led the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League and secured Champions League qualification, earning him the full-time role.
Phil Parkinson, who has managed Wrexham since 2021, has overseen the club's rise from the National League to the Championship. The takeover by Reynolds and McElhenney has provided significant financial and promotional boosts.
Manchester United's Recent Turbulence
Before Carrick's appointment, United endured a difficult period under Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January after a Europa League final loss and a 15th-place league finish in the 2024/25 season. Amorim's dismissal followed a 1-1 draw with Leeds and a fiery press conference. Darren Fletcher served as interim for two games, during which United exited the FA Cup to Brighton.
Carrick has since stabilized the club, bringing in summer signings Karl Darlow, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos. Santos is included in the 26-man squad for the Helsinki friendly.
Wrexham's Hollywood-Era Friendlies
This match is the latest in a series of high-profile friendlies for Wrexham since their Hollywood takeover, reflecting the club's growing profile. Thousands of Manchester United fans upgraded their matchday experience last season through official packages available at Seat Unique.
