YOUNG gun Kodi Nikorima has ignored outside interest to re-sign a one-year contract extension with the NRMA Insurance Broncos.

The 21-year-old, who made his debut for the Broncos in round two this year, will be at the Broncos until at least the end of the 2016 season after agreeing to a new deal.

Nikorima said this morning he was pleased to settle his future so he could continue to concentrate on improving his play in the NRL.

“I am thankful for the opportunity I have been given this year and was happy to re-sign,” he said.

“My number-one priority was to sign with the club - I have been with the Broncos since I was 12 years of age.

“I hadn’t really thought about going, so it I was very pleased to re-sign with the club.”

The clever utility was part of the Broncos’ under 20s team that went all the way to the National Youth Conference grand final last season.

In 2015 Nikorima has developed into a dangerous prospect for the Broncos, coming off the bench to provide spark in the team’s run to the top of the NRL ladder.

The Kiwi-born player was given a glimpse into his future last month when made 18th man for the New Zealand national team for their Anzac Test Match against Australia.

Broncos’ chief executive Paul White said the club was excited to lock up the young talent for another year.

“This is great news for the Broncos club, Kodi and his family,” said White.

“Kodi has obviously been with us for a long time and as a club we wanted to keep him here.

“We are certain under the guidance of head coach Wayne Bennett he will continue to develop as an NRL player.

“It is a show of faith for him to commit to us for at least another year when there was obvious interest from outside.”

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