Reported NRL target Harry Smith has confirmed his future by securing a long-term deal to remain in the Super League.
Following the conclusion of the previous NRL season, it was reported that Smith was on the radar of severalย NRLย clubs heading into next season and beyond.
Aged 23, Smith has appeared in more than 100 games for theย Wigan Warriorsย and has quickly become one of the best talents in the competition alongside the likes of Lewis Dodd andย Jack Welsby.
He also made his international debut forย Englandย earlier this year, capping a breakthrough season for the 23-year-old - scoring a try and kicking nine goals againstย France.
As reported byย The Daily Telegraph previously, his incredible season has seen him garner the attention of severalย NRLย clubs as they get set to raid theย Super Leagueย for fresh talent.
However, despite interest from several clubs in the NRL, Smith has agreed to a new four-year contract with the Wigan Warriors to remain overseas in the Super League.
โI'm really pleased to get the new deal sorted," Smith said on his new contract.
โLast year's achievements have given me a real appetite for more. We are building something really special on and off the field. The new signings are a clear indication of that and I want to be a part of it.โ
โI'd like to thank Matty and all the coaches and of course my family and girlfriend for their continued support.โ
โWe are delighted that Harry will be at the club for at least four more years, "Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet said.
"His development on and off the field has been outstanding and is a credit to his hard work and dedication.
โHarry is a player and a person we feel we can build around and the length of the contract shows his commitment to succeed at Wigan.โ
After the end of his four-year contract, it is unknown if he will decide to take his talents to Australia. If he does, he already has Australian ties through Sam and Liam Ayoub.
The Ayoub brothers, who are also player agents are extremely close to his player-manager Iestyn Harris and even helped bring Kai Pearce-Paulย andย Will Pryceย to theย NRLย for theย Newcastle Knightsย for next season.
