Salford Red Devils have signed Leeds Rhinos Academy player Kai Morgan on a one-year deal.
The halfback started his career at Siddal amateur club in Halifax, before joining the Rhinos’ academy.
He has played since 2018 with their youth side, and last year progressed into the Leeds reserve team, starting in their Reserves final victory over St Helens this year.
💫 A player full of potential…
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— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) November 2, 2023
The 2024 season will be the 19-year-old’s first professional season in Rugby League.
Speaking to club media, Morgan said: “I am really excited to be joining a great club in Salford.
“I can’t wait to get to work, meet all the boys, the coaching staff and get stuck in to make 2024 a good one for us, and the fans!”
A few words from Kai ahead of 2024! 👊 pic.twitter.com/vkM0cAVlOm
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) November 2, 2023
Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley revealed that he had been observing Morgan’s progress ahead of signing the halfback. He added: “Kai is a very welcome addition to our squad.
“He is a young pivot who I have watched perform consistently well over a decent period of time whilst playing at Leeds.
“He is a terrific young man and everybody at the club is looking forward to working alongside Kai, and supporting him to being his best.”
Morgan becomes the latest signing at the Salford Stadium, with Nene McDonald, Ethan Ryan and Matty Foster all joining the ranks of the Reds ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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