TOBY King will spend next year away from Warrington Wolves, it has been confirmed.
The centre, who is currently on loan at Huddersfield Giants, will join Wigan Warriors in a loan deal for the 2023 campaign.
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Toby King is currently on loan at Huddersfield Giants. Picture by SWPix.com
Even when that deal expires, King will still have two seasons remaining on his current Wire contract, which he penned midway through the 2021 season.
“I’m really excited to meet everyone involved at this prestigious club and compete at the very top for some trophies," King told the Warriors website.
Wigan boss Matt Peet, said: “We look forward to getting the best out of him. It’s an area we were looking to strengthen and it’s an opportunity for us and for him.
“It’s an opportunity that is exciting – getting him back firing. He’s a genuine centre, competes hard and combines size and pace with good ball skills.
"Players here who have played with him with England Knights speak highly of him and he comes here with strong references from Lee Briers, Mike Cooper and Jack Phillips.”
Having scored seven tries in 14 appearances, King was dropped from Daryl Powell’s side for the home game against Hull FC at the end of June – a match Wire won 4-0.
The following day, it was confirmed a “loan swap” deal had been agreed with Huddersfield Giants for the 26-year-old to spend the remainder of the year at the John Smith’s Stadium.
As part of the deal, Jake Wardle came the other way to join Wolves and he has made an instant impact, scoring four tries in his six appearances.
Jake Wardle touches down against Leeds Rhinos. Picture by SWPix.com
King has touched down once in his eight games for the Giants.
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