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Ryan Hardie is a former Scotland Under-21s international but is yet to be capped at senior level Wrexham have signed Plymouth Argyle's Scottish striker Ryan Hardie for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old, who began his career with Rangers, scored 10 goals in the Championship last season as Argyle were relegated to League One. He also scored the winner from the penalty spot against Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round in February, one of 12 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions in 2024-25. "I'm delighted to get the move done, I'm really happy to get it done so early and I cannot wait to get going, " Hardie told Wrexham's official website. "The last couple of seasons, it's been good getting experience in the EFL Championship and it's experience I can lean on now. " He has signed a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season and is Wrexham's first signing of the summer as they prepare for a return to English football's second tier for the first time in 43 years. This video can not be played Hardie scores penalty for Plymouth after Liverpool handball Hardie was at Rangers as a youngster, making 17 senior appearances for the Glasgow giants and spending time on loan with Raith, St Mirren and Livingston during his time at Ibrox. He joined Blackpool in 2019, before moving on loan to Plymouth in January 2020 – scoring seven goals in 13 games as the Pilgrims won promotion to League One. Hardie returned on loan again the following season, signing permanently in the January transfer window, winning promotion to the Championship in 2023 and also reaching the EFL Trophy Final the same year and scored 74 goals in 248 games for Plymouth. He adds to the attacking options for Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, who signed Sam Smith from Reading and Burnley's Jay Rodriguez in the January transfer window. Wrexham's squad also includes the likes of Jack Marriott, Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer, though veteran former Scotland international Steven Fletcher was released following their promotion from League One last season. Parkinson said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ryan Hardie to the club. "We're looking forward to working with him and I'm sure everyone will give him a warm welcome to the STōK Cae Ras. " Bale part of US-based consortium's Plymouth takeover bid Brent Pilnick, Sports reporter, BBC Sport England: Wrexham will be getting a seasoned Championship scorer in Hardie. The pacey Scot enjoys playing off the shoulder of the last defender and is an excellent finisher – provided he can get the service. When he has been in systems which suit his style of play – such as under Steven Schumacher and latterly Miron Muslic – he has proved an excellent weapon, but he is prone to long spells without goals as well – he got just two under Wayne Rooney in the first half of last season before scoring 10 under Muslic from the start of February. The deal makes sense for all parties – with a year left on his deal Argyle knew this was the last chance to cash in on one of their most prized assets following relegation, while Hardie will increase his wages and profile at the Stok Cae Ras. Chelsea play in front of 50, 000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling? 'The tumult in the Ingebrigtsen fairytale was never far from the surface' Bale part of US-based consortium's Plymouth takeover bid 'Five, ten years ago, I may not have been ready for it' Investigating the enduring mystery of ‘Havana Syndrome’ Let the mind games begin, New Zealand-style Who wanted an Indian music star silenced? Chelsea play in front of 50, 000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling? 'What's eating Rory? ' - will US Open prove reset point for Mc Ilroy? Summer transfer window reopens - who could be on the move? How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats? A footballing mismatch - why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich? Four issues facing Australia before Ashes Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time. Video Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time 'Best since Neymar' - Chelsea to get early look at 'special' signing How to follow Queens & Nottingham across the BBC 'He will go stratospheric' - Where will Wirtz play for Liverpool? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.