Championship club rocked by star player’s exit as transfer expected

Keighley Cougars have announce that Brenden Santi has activated a clause in his contract and the club have agreed to release the popular prop forward from the remainder of his contract.

The former Wests Tigers forward will now leave the club becoming the latest to do so after Luke Gale’s move to Wakefield Trinity.

CEO Ryan O’Neill said “It is with regret that Brenden is to leave the club with immediate effect with an offer that would be difficult for anyone to turn down. I have gone on record over the last 2-3 weeks and said that if a player has his head turned then it’s time to let him move on as it’s impossible to focus on the job at hand. Brenden has been a fine example of player for Keighley both on and off the field and I, and the board wish him well in his new move.”

Brenden said “I would like to thank the club, the O’Neil family, and Ryan and Kaue personally for everything that has been done for me during my time here. The generosity and support during my time at Keighley has been greatly appreciated, and this decision is not one that I have made easily”.

“To the fans, I must thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have welcomed me to the town and taken me in as one of your own and for that I am ever grateful. I realise this will be an unpopular decision with fans but I felt it was one I had to make to ensure I didn’t stagnate as a player.”

It seems the forward is likely set for a move to another club.