St Helens have signed exterior again Deon Cross on a two-and-a-half-year deal from beleaguered Tremendous League membership Salford Crimson Devils.
The 29-year-old joins his hometown membership having beforehand performed for Rochdale Hornets, Barrow Raiders and Widnes Vikings earlier than becoming a member of Salford.
Since making his Tremendous League debut in 2022, Cross has since made 93 top-flight appearances and scored 32 tries in addition to incomes an England Knights call-up.
“That is greater than only a membership for me, with all of the historical past and the connections I’ve received between the membership and my household. I am unable to wait,” he mentioned.
“I have been a fan rising up, a season-ticket holder once I was a younger lad, and now being coached by Paul Wellens, who I used to observe when he performed at Knowsley Highway. I believe it’s a must to pinch your self typically.”
Cross has featured in seven video games for Salford in all competitions this season, together with his most up-to-date coming in opposition to Catalans within the Problem Cup on 4 April.
“Deon is a superb addition to return into our squad and a participant I’ve admired for a while,” mentioned head coach Wellens.
“It is an excellent story, just like Matt Whitley, as he was a younger lad in our system as a junior, and it did not fairly work out for him. Now, he is come full circle, and I understand how a lot it means to him to characterize this membership.”
