PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Morten Gamst Pedersen has revealed he would “love” to play for Wrexham.
The 41-year-old, who now plays with Ranheim in Norway’s second tier, declared his intention to return to England with an eye on a move to the National League champions.
Owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny, Wrexham gained promotion to the football league with a record-breaking 111 points.
Ahead of their League Two campaign next season, Pedersen lavished praise on the Welsh club and revealed his desire to rub shoulders with Deadpool star Reynolds.
Speaking to Sportbible, he said: “It’s unbelievable what they [Wrexham] are doing.
“I think it’s so cool. Yes, they get promoted and everything, but they are also building a brand from a club that’s quite far down in the system.
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“It shows that if you get the right people and the right attitude, and everybody drags in the same direction, you can do a lot.
“Aren’t they the second-oldest club in the UK as well? They have a great history.”
Asked about the possibility of playing for Wrexham, Pedersen added: “Yeah, I would love to. Why not? Of course.
“Maybe if you tag me in a social media post, Ryan Reynolds could read this, and we get a chance to meet…”
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Pedersen previously played in England with Blackburn, making 348 appearances between 2004 and 2013.
The Norwegian revealed he still maintains a strong relationship with the club and its fans.
On leaving Ewood Park, he said: “A few English clubs were interested but I’m going to be honest. It would have been really, really tough to sign for another English team.
“The love I had for Blackburn and the people that worked there. It wasn’t easy just to walk away.
“I’ve been a loyal person to Blackburn and they’ve been loyal to me. That’s why I still have good connections with them.
“Even last summer when they were discussing a new manager, the owners called me and asked what I thought about some of the options. I really appreciated that.”
Pedersen is among a rare group of footballers who have continued to play into their 40s, but he insisted this was down to consistent work to maintain his fitness levels.
“If you’re going to build a house, you need a good base, and I feel I’ve got that now,” he explained.
“I’d say the strength work is probably the most important. You can lose some power as you get older, so that’s the most important thing to be on top of.
“Of course, pace is the first thing you lose. I’ve never been the fastest player in the world but you try and lose as little as possible.
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“That’s a major part of football. I’m working hard to stay on the same fitness levels as everyone else.
“Sometimes you have to think of your limitations. There is a life after football but at the moment, I can still focus on the things I want to do and challenge myself.”
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