Wolves unveil new signing Myler
Warrington unveil new trio: (from left) Myler, Atkins, and Solomona
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Monday, 07, Sep 2009 05:42
By Alistair Potter.
Warrington Wolves have unveiled star signing Richie Myler from Salford City Reds, along with two other new faces for the 2010 Super League season.
Myler, 19, has signed a four-year contract with his new club for a "substantial" transfer fee, while fellow England international Ryan Atkins has also joined until the end of 2013 from Wakefield Wildcats for a combined fee in excess of £300,000.
Completing the Wolves' new trio is New Zealand and Samoa international David Solomona, who has signed a one-year contract as his current deal at Bradford Bulls is set to expire this winter.
Warrington head coach Tony Smith, who has worked with Myler and Atkins in the England set-up, said: "I'm excited about coaching all three.
"All have their own areas of uniqueness and will contribute to strengthening our squad. As individuals they are very, very good.
"Two of them, Richard and Ryan, have got youth on their side as well as some experience at the top level already. I am really looking forward to helping the two young guys to develop, mature, and progress, and I think they’ll bring many assets and facets from their game that we probably need."
Solomona has made more than 120 Super League appearances for Bradford and former club Wakefield since arriving in England in 2004.
And Smith said the 31-year-old, who has won a total of 19 international caps, would provide "a wealth of experience" for his squad.
"He is the type of player to have a huge impact on a game and can turn the whole face of a game. These are great attributes to bring in," Smith added.