Adam Radwan immediately exits Newcastle to join Leicester

England wing Adam Radwan has left Newcastle Falcons with immediate effect in order to join Leicester Tigers.

The 27-year-old will fill the void left by fellow England international Anthony Watson at Welford Road, who was forced to retire last week on medical grounds.

Radwan scored 59 tries for the Falcons in 128 games after making his debut seven seasons ago. In that time, he also earned two England caps under Eddie Jones, but has been out of the Test picture for a number of seasons now.

The winger had previously attracted interest from Gloucester, who he could potentially make his Leicester debut against this weekend in the Gallagher Premiership.

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“I’ve loved my time at the club and have got nothing but positive memories,” Radwan said after leaving the Falcons.

“The supporters and everybody at Kingston Park have always been great with me, and I can’t express how much that has meant. I will always have huge affection for Newcastle Falcons and I hope they go on to enjoy the success that they deserve.”

Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond added: “Adam is a great lad who has been nothing but professional during my year of working with him, and I know everyone at Kingston Park will join me in wishing him all the best for his move.

“I understand our supporters will be disappointed at losing a player of his ability, and of course we share those sentiments.

“Adam is an ambitious player who came to us and expressed his desire to take up this opportunity with Leicester. There’s absolutely no animosity between Adam and ourselves, and he will always be welcomed back here as a player who has given tremendous service to this club.

“We will continue working hard to make Newcastle Falcons a highly competitive force in the Gallagher Premiership, and I firmly believe there is a bright future for professional rugby here in the North East.”

Radwan’s new boss Michael Cheika said: “Adam is an exciting player, with a proven record for finding the try line and someone who will add great competition to our back three ranks as well as bring with him a wealth of experience.”

“He’s a great young bloke, who we are excited to have link up with us this week and getting him on to the training field alongside his new club mates.”