Lee Solomon Joins Wrexham Board After Apollo Stake - Ryan Reynolds Soccer Team
Wrexham's ryan reynolds soccer team moved its Apollo link onto the board on June 10, 2026, when Apollo Sports Capital executive Lee Solomon was formally appointed as a director. The change gives Apollo Global Management direct representation at club level as Wrexham keeps funding work tied to the Racecourse Ground and the new Kop Stand.
Lee Solomon and Apollo Sports Capital
A Companies House AP01 filing received on June 10, 2026 completed Solomon's appointment, after he was initially named to the role on February 6, 2026. He serves as a Partner in Private Equity at Apollo Global Management, which launched Apollo Sports Capital last year as a $5 billion platform focused on sports investments.
That matters because Apollo's Wrexham position is not a one-off hold. The firm acquired a minority stake in the club in December 2025, with the deal believed to be just under 10 percent and the club valued at approximately $468 million. Apollo Sports Capital also completed a deal to purchase a majority shareholding in Atlético Madrid.
Racecourse Ground Funding
Wrexham turned to external funding from Apollo Sports Capital primarily to help finance redevelopment at the Racecourse Ground and construction of the new Kop Stand. Work on the 7,500-seat stand began in 2025, with completion initially expected next year and the projected cost put at $95 million.
Solomon's December 2025 comment put the investment in plain terms: "Wrexham is on an incredible journey, and we are thrilled to be a part of it and to support the club, the Wrexham community, and Rob and Ryan. This is a multifaceted investment where Apollo Sports Capital can provide long-term, patient capital to help Wrexham reach its goals and contribute to the ongoing revitalization of the facilities and local economy."
Board Level at Wrexham
The practical change for Wrexham is straightforward: Apollo now has a seat at the boardroom table while the club continues a major buildout. For supporters and anyone tracking the club's finances, the appointment signals that the outside investor's role has moved from capital provider to day-to-day governance influence.
June 10, 2026 leaves Wrexham with a clearer ownership structure than it had in December 2025, when the investment was announced but board representation was still taking shape. The filing locks in what the earlier deal implied: Apollo is no longer just backing the project from the outside.
