Inspiring ex-Hull FC and Salford Red Devils forward calls time on his career

Bradford Bulls can confirm Jansin Turgut has been released from his contract to pursue career opportunities outside of Rugby League. Turgut’s Bradford Bulls debut was a great triumph given the former Salford Red Devils and Hull FC man sadly faced life threatening injuries after he attempted suicide in Ibiza.

Turgut joined the Bulls on trial with their reserves before making his first professional outing since leaving Salford Red Devils.

However, he has now opted to pursue things outside of the sport.

“It had taken a lot to make this decision but ultimately I’m giving a lot of my time to be able to play rugby league and I want to invest that into business and career goals in my personal life moving forward,” said Turgut.

“Rugby life is very time consuming and you miss family and friends event and have limited time to travel and go on holidays which is one of the big parts of been an athlete. I’ll miss the environment been with your friends and getting paid to be in an enjoyable environment but I will continue training in my own time because I love it and may potentially take part in other sports as been an athlete a competitive edge is something you have built inside of you.

“My time at the Bulls has been amazing. From the games I’ve played for Bradford, to the players and staff at the club, the training set up and facilities to the Bulls fans it’s all been a really positive experience. I’m grateful for getting the opportunity and really happy that I chose to take it.

“I’ve taken a lot of compliments and credit from other people but until now I haven’t really looked back, gave myself a second and realise how far I have actually come. I feel a huge sense of achievement and it’s an amazing story for an amazing sport… Rugby League!

“I have some business ideas in the pipeline that are waiting to be finished. I’m working closely with people from Rugby League and Rugby League Cares about a plan and what I’m choosing my career to look like in the near future, which is a nervous but exciting feeling. I’m also working with an organisation where I’m able to go into schools and businesses to delivery my story and help people raise their physical and mental health.”