Former Man United goalkeeper Ben Foster signs for Wrexham

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to signal for Wrexham, the soccer group owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The 39-year-old Foster, who was additionally an England worldwide, final performed for Watford earlier than stepping away from the sport final yr. He signed a deal till the tip of the season.

Foster had a mortgage spell on the Welsh membership, which at present performs within the fifth tier of English soccer, in 2005.

Wrexham has gained world recognition since being taken over by Reynolds and McElhenney and that includes in a collection on Apple TV.

“It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player, too,” Foster stated Thursday. “It might be fascinating to see how my physique feels after coaching in the present day.

“The first time I was here, it was genuinely the springboard to the rest of my career.”

Wrexham is aiming for promotion to England’s fourth division this season, however might be with out keeper Rob Lainton, who faces six weeks out with a knee ligament damage.

“We’re delighted to welcome Ben to the club,” Wrexham supervisor Phil Parkinson stated. “With Rob Lainton getting injured at the weekend, it was important we had all bases covered going into the last part of the season, which this signing ensures.”