Leeds Rhinos news: Rising star signs long-term contract

Leeds Rhinos youngster Morgan Gannon has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

The new contract will see the 18-year-old at Headingley Stadium until at least the end of the 2025 Super League season.

Gannon made his debut last season for the Rhinos and has been an ever present so far this campaign. He scored in the club’s victory over Wakefield, their first win of the season.

He has made a total of 17 appearances for Leeds Rhinos.

Gannon happy to have future secured

He said: “I am really pleased to have got my contract sorted and have that locked in so I can focus on my rugby. I am happy to be getting game time, getting plenty of minutes under my belt and learning every week. That’s all I can really ask for so I’m really happy.

“The last eighteen months have been big for me. Leeds have given me that opportunity to play first team rugby and be able to show what I can do. I am really grateful for that.

“The decision to sign a long term contract with Leeds wasn’t too difficult. The Rhinos have been everything that I have always wanted in a club. They have given me the chance to play first team and I can’t thank them enough.”

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Head coach Richard Agar added: “It is great news that Morgan Gannon has agreed a new long term contract with the club.

“First and foremost, Morgan is an outstanding young man and a real credit to his family. On top of that he has a tremendous talent, which he has shown over the last eighteen months in Super League with the Rhinos. I am sure he will continue to progress over the coming years.”]

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