Monday 22 August 2016 11:16, UK
Melbourne Storm centre Ryan Morgan will join Super League side St Helens for the start of next season.
The 26-year-old former Parramatta Eels player has agreed a three-year deal with the club.
"I'm really looking forward to coming over to St Helens. It has a great history and is a successful club and that is what excited me about the move," Morgan said.
And Saints chairman Eamonn McManus is confident the Australian will arrive at Langtree Park with much to offer.
"Ryan is an important component in us strengthening the overall squad for next season and beyond. He's a genuine centre with size, pace and power, and he can also play wing," McManus said on the club's official website.
"At 26-years-old he is joining us at the peak of his powers. I'm sure he'll be a great addition to the squad and will be a favourite with both the fans and his team-mates alike."
Morgan is relishing the prospect of playing in England and revealed he discussed his move with former Hull KR and Wigan player Blake Green and Leigh centre Wiilie Tonga.
"It was a tough decision to make, especially moving away from my family, but being part of a successful organisation and trying to build something in England made the choice easier," Morgan said.
"I spoke to a couple of former Super League players before deciding and they had nothing but good things to say about the club and the comp. Blake Green is here at Melbourne and he said he enjoyed the lifestyle and the footy - as did Willie Tonga too.
"Hearing that made the decision a lot easier."
