Salford snap up Wigan winger

Salford Red Devils have announced the signing Joe Burgess from Wigan Warriors ahead of the 2021 campaign.

Burgess has left Wigan for the second time, after having a season in the NRL in 2016. In 2018, he helped the Warriors to the Super League title, their second in three seasons. He also helped the club to the League Leaders Shield this year.

After signing, Burgess said: “This is a big step for me to make sure I get in next year’s England squad. I’ve got a new set of teammates, so I need to fit myself in and do my best for them.

“The halfbacks here have got a lot of knowledge of the game, so hopefully that can bring the best out of me.

“There are some of the other lads who I know already. I’ve missed Sarg (Dan Sarginson). He’s a big character on and off the field, so I’m looking forward to working with him again.”

Head Coach Richard Marshall added: “Joe is an exceptional talent, who’s consistently proven himself to be one of the most prolific wingers in the competition.

“He brings even more quality to our outside-backs and crucially offers a wealth of big-game experience, despite still having the best years of his career ahead of him.”