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Wakefield Wildcats sign up Wath Brow Hornets centre Olstrom
WAKEFIELD Wildcats have bolstered their squad by handing Wath Brown Hornets centre Karl Olstrom a full-time contract.
The 18-year-old has been on trial with the Super League side since March and has impressed the Wakefield coaching staff enough to earn a permanent deal at the Hearwell Stadium.
His performances with top amateur side Wath also attracted the interest of Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls.
And the former West Cumbrian U18 also turned down a deal with Co-operative Championship club Whitehaven to pursue his Super League dream.
"It's always been my ambition to win a contract with a Super League club. Now it's happened and I'm delighted to be joining the Wildcats.
"I found out last week that the club had decided to give me a contract and it was a wonderful moment for me."
He added: "Now that I've got the contract I wanted my next goal is to earn a place in the Wakefield first team and then keep that spot."
Wildcats head coach John Kear said: "I'd like to welcome Karl to the Wildcat family. We were impressed with what we saw during his trial games with us and I'd like to congratulate him on winning a full-time professional contract.
"Wakefield will compete for the top young talent in Rugby League no matter where they are to be found. It's important that we maintain that vigilance if we want succeed in our ambition to become one of the leading clubs in the Engage Super League."
Olstrom will take the number 34 shirt on the Wildcats squad list.
See Friday's Wakefield Express Sport for all the latest sports news from around the area.
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