SECOND-ROWER Matty Nicholson will leave Warrington Wolves at the end of the current 2024 season to take up an option in the NRL.
Nicholson will join Canberra Raiders on a three-year deal with Warrington Wolves receiving a significant transfer fee.
The 20-year-old joined the Wire midway through the 2022 season from Wigan Warriors and made an instant impact, scoring on his debut and being named Player of the Match in a win over Catalans Dragons at Magic Weekend.
He has since gone on to make 41 appearances in the primrose and blue, scoring 11 tries.
During his time at the club he also made his England debut and has featured in two tests against France for the national team.
Matty Nicholson said: “It’s been a lifetime ambition of mine growing up to play in the NRL.
“That’s the pinnacle of the sport and I’ve always pushed myself to play in that competition one day. I think it’s a good time for me to go over and I don’t want to have any regrets.
“I’ve loved every minute of my time here at Warrington and I’m fully committed for the rest of the season. Warrington gave me the opportunity to prove myself in Super League. I’m leaving on great terms and have got mates here for life. I can’t thank the club enough for what they’ve done for me during my time here and also how they’ve handled the transfer.
“The fans have been brilliant with me also. I really appreciate them and from the moment I made my debut, I feel that they’ve really took to me. I want to thank them for the support they’ve shown and I want to repay them by ending my time here on a high.”
Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added: “Naturally we are disappointed with losing Matty but we were fully aware this could transpire when we brought him in from Wigan.
“Matty goes with our best wishes and I know he’ll be doing all he can to ensure that he goes out in the right fashion this season.”
Matty Nicholson when he signed for the Wire
The Club can confirm that Matty Nicholson will join NRL side Canberra Raiders at the end of the 2024 season
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