WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Stefan Ratchford from Salford City Reds for the start of next season.
Stefan, 23, has agreed a three-year contract with the Wolves until November 2014.
The stand-off signed for Salford from amateur side Wigan St Patrick’s. Stefan made his first-team debut for the Reds in 2007 before making his mark in the team in 2008 helping the side to win the Northern Rail Cup and Grand Final taking them back into Super League.
Stefan has also received recent international recognition having been called up into the England Knights squad.
Wolves Head of Coaching and Rugby Tony Smith said: “I’m very excited about working with Stefan. He’s shown what a talented young player he is for a number of years now. I know how keen he is to succeed and how ambitious he his which suits the environment, and mix of talent and ambition already here at Warrington.”
Stefan adds: “It was a really tough decision having been at Salford for so many years but over the last few seasons Warrington have shown that they are heading in the right direction winning Challenge Cup finals.
“I met Tony a few years ago with England and he’s doing very well with Warrington at present. I’m hoping working with Tony will help benefit my game and I can kick on to the next level.
“I am sad to be leaving Salford, this is a massive move for me and I’m looking forward to next year.”
