Mike Cooper: Wigan Warriors sign Warrington Wolves prop early after initial deal to move at end of season
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Mike Cooper had two spells with Warrington either side of a two-year spell in Australia
Wigan have signed Warrington prop Mike Cooper with immediate effect.
The 33-year-old England international had been scheduled to join the Warriors at the end of the season.
Cooper, who had a two-year stint in the NRL with St George Illawara between 2014 and 2016, made 272 appearances for the Wire and won four Challenge Cups.
"It's been a bit of a whirlwind but I'm here now and I just want to get started and put my best foot forward,"
"Hopefully I can add to what we've already got here. Wigan have a history of playing a certain way - playing with a load of intent and that suits me."
Cooper's deal at Wigan covers next season and has an option for a further year.
He joins with Warriors second in the Super League table, four points behind leaders St Helens.