RICHIE Myler will join Catalans Dragons next season.

The scrum half’s contract at Warrington Wolves expires at the end of the season and Myler has agreed a deal with the Perpignan outfit.

The 25-year-old, who scored a spectacular try in Wolves’ win against Wigan last Thursday, has penned a two-year deal with Catalans from 2016.

Speculation was rife that Myler was set to leave the club, with the former Salford man’s agent reportedly seeking a deal for his client in the NRL.

However Myler will still be playing Super League rugby next season, albeit at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.

Myler said: "I am very happy to get involved with the Catalans Dragons.

"I am eager to join this club that has big ambitions and discover French culture with my family."

Wolves' head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith said: "I’d like to thank Rich for the fantastic service he’s given over the last six years.

"We wish him and his family all the best for their new venture and thank him for everything he’s done along the way for Warrington.

"It is a great opportunity for Rich to further his career and benefit from a different experience.”

Laurent Frayssinous, the Catalans head coach, added: "I am very satisfied with his signature.

"Being able to attract a player of the caliber of Richie Myler, with its experience in competition for the position of scrum half, shows that the club still has big ambitions.

"He is a player that has the ability to devour space, and has a technical background at the top running backs in the world."

Myler will join former Wolves teammates Louis Anderson and Michael Monaghan in the south of France.

Ex-Wire hooker Monaghan is assistant coach to Frayssinous, while Anderson also penned a new two-year deal with Les Catalans earlier this week.

Myler has also taken to Twitter to comment on his move:

Massive thanks to all fans and staff @wolvesrl who have made the last 6 years very memorable. Hopefully we can finish the season on a high — Richie Myler (@RichieMyler) July 10, 2015



Myler's wife Helen Skelton-Myler has also Tweeted:

Very proud of my hubby. Huge thanks to all at @wolvesrl for the memories and making me so welcome. great time had, lifelong friends made xxx — Helen Skelton-Myler (@HelenSkelton) July 10, 2015



