Newcastle have confirmed the signing of centre Brayden Musgrove, with the 23-year-old returning to the Knights' senior squad on a two-year deal.

Musgrove first joined the Knights at the age of 15 and will return to the club's 30-man squad after an impressive stint on a train and trial contract.

Initially beginning his NRL career with Manly, Musgrove moved back to Newcastle to play for Cessnock Goannas in the Newcastle Rugby League, having a key role in the club's 2020 premiership campaign.

Musgrove stated his excitement to be returning to the Knights ahead of the 2021 season.

โ€œIโ€™m very grateful for the opportunity and excited to re-join the Knights on a full-time contract," Musgrove told the club's website.

โ€œMum and Dad have always believed in my ability, but I had my doubts thinking other players were better.

"Now Iโ€™m comfortable playing at this level and have set my sights on an NRL debut.

โ€œLast year playing at Cessnock helped me find the love for footy again. I decided to take the pressure off and just enjoy playing with my mates.

"At the end of the season, I realised how much I missed professional footy and wanted to chase that dream again."

Knights coach Adam O'Brien said that Musgrove had put in the yards and deserved a new deal with the club.

โ€œThis is a great reward for Brayden, he has trained really hard and earned this opportunity," he said.

"He is a powerful carrier of the football and a finisher who finds the try line.

โ€œIt is also great to have a player progress from the local league back into the Knights."

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