BYE GEORGE (POSSIBLY)
England ace George Williams admits Australian sides are interested in him – but that does not mean he is leaving Wigan Warriors
Parramatta Eels are believed to be keen on the stand-off ace
BY GARY CARTER
31st March 2017, 10:09 am
GEORGE Williams has revealed an NRL side has tried to take him to Australia – but that does not mean he is leaving Wigan.
Parramatta Eels are believed to be keen on the England stand-off, who has established himself as the best half-back in Super League.
George Williams revealed interest has come from the NRL
Williams is currently in talks with the Warriors over an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season.
A Wigan source insisted that a deal was ‘pretty close.’
But the man himself admits an Aussie side has already made a move as speculation over his future swamps him, even on his days off.
Williams, 22, said: “NRL clubs have been in contact with my agent but I’ve not spoken to anyone.
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George Williams (centre) picks up tips from Sam Burgess and Scott Taylor during England training
“It’s not got that far, there’s interest but most lads in the team have had interest, it doesn’t mean there are any offers there.
“I’m in talks with Wigan but nothing’s finalised and not much has been done. I’ve met Kris Radlinski and Ian Lenagan a couple times with my agent.
“It’s a work in progress. Nothing’s finalised, we’re just in talks.
“I’m enjoying it here, it’s where I’m from and in a great team, so if the deal’s right I’ll stay but obviously I’ve got to look at what’s best for me.
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George Williams has established himself as a star for Wigan and England
“I’ve read quite a bit about where I’m meant to be going and people tag me in tweets and some people get carried away.
“People tell me things about myself I don’t know, it’s weird! They’ll say, ‘I know you’re going there’, and I’ll say, ‘Honestly, I’m not’, and they’re like, ‘I know.’”
While talk about Williams’ future is sure to rise, one thing will never change – he will never tie his bootlaces.
In fact, he never ties any laces and he is not prepared to start tonight when Wigan face Leeds.
George Williams insists that just because he has received interest from the NRL, it does not mean he is leaving Wigan
He added: “It’s just something I’ve always done. Everyone who comes can’t believe it though.
“I’ve done it since I can remember, even when I played rugby as a kid. It’s a weird trait.
“I can tie my laces but I prefer not to. I just tuck them in down the side of my boots.
“And yeah, a boot has fallen off before after I made a break. It was in the under-16s – but I scored so the coach couldn’t say anything!”
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