Wakefield sign prop Eddie Battye on permanent basis
Eddie Battye returns for Wakefield
Wakefield have signed London Broncos prop forward Eddie Battye on a three-year contract.
London say they accepted an undisclosed fee for Battye after receiving a transfer request from him.
Chester said: “To finally get Eddie’s signature on a piece of paper is great news for the club and great news for Eddie.
”He made a big impression throughout the 2020 season and I’m looking forward to working with him over the next three years.
”I think it’s a significant signing for the club and I couldn’t be happier to have Eddie at the club for the next three years.”
🚨 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗬𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗
✍️ Wakefield Trinity are delighted to announce the signing of Eddie Battye on a three-year deal from @LondonBroncosRL for an undisclosed fee.
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— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) January 24, 2021
Battye said: “I’m just really pleased we’ve got it over the line.
”I’ve always wanted to play in Super League and to get the chance to do that at Wakefield is brilliant. I loved my time here last season and I’m looking forward to joining up with squad once more.
”I’ve been at London for five years and it’s a great club. I wish them all the best in the future as I’ve loved every minute there.”
