SAM Wilde will join Widnes Vikings from Warrington Wolves from next season.
The 21-year-old, currently on loan with London Broncos, joins Vikings on a two-year deal.
Wilde, who was born in St Helens but moved to Wigan, impressed Vikings in his six appearances on loan with them earlier this year.
He said: “I’m thrilled to have joined Widnes Vikings.
"I really enjoyed my month-long loan earlier this season, so I am excited to now make this permanent move.
"It’s a great set-up at Widnes Vikings and I felt like I improved during my time at the club, so signing was an easy decision to make.
“It’s pleasing that the coaching team have appreciated me as a person and player, and have sought to bring me back on a permanent basis.
"I’m looking forward to wearing the Widnes Vikings shirt and getting out in front of the supporters again next season.”
— Sam Wilde (@sam_wilde) September 1, 2017
The back rower has made 21 appearances for Warrington Wolves, including a starting role in the 2016 Super League Grand Final loss to Wigan Warriors.
Wilde first played rugby league for Blackbrook Royals before a house move to Wigan brought a switch to Shevington Sharks, from where Wolves added him to their scholarship set-up at the age of 15.
The former Wolves Academy captain, who represented his country against the Australian Schoolboys, made his first-team debut in 2015.
Sam Wilde on his first-team debut for Warrington Wolves against Wigan Warriors in 2015. Picture by Mike Boden
Vikings head coach Denis Betts says: “I am very pleased with this signing.
"Sam really impressed when he came here on loan.
"He’s young but he also has good experience too, including playing in a Grand Final.
"He can add a lot of competition to our forward pack, especially at back row. I’m excited by his addition to our squad.”
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