St George Illawarra Dragons fans will have to wait just a little bit to see Daniel Atkinson but his signing from 2026 has been confirmed by the club.

Atkinson will join from next season on a three-year deal after some recent impressive form for the Cronulla Sharks.

Although Atkinson is not a certainty to start in the halves in 2025, Dragons fans will wait for his signing with bated breath.

Since debuting for the Storm back in 2021, Atkinson’s game has gone from strength-to-strength and it was at the Sharks when chances arose that he showed his talents.

Atkinson has also represented Italy at on the international stage and Dragons coach Shane Flanagan looks forward to having the young half around from 2026.

“We’re really happy to be welcoming Daniel to the club in 2026,” Head Coach Shane Flanagan said.

“He’s a classy player who has shown an ability to cover multiple positions as well as a strong competitor who will come in and improve our squad as a whole.

“We have a big year ahead with a squad which will improve further in 2025 and look forward to welcoming Daniel for the 2026 season.”

By ricky

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