Adam Keighran Turns Down Lucrative Offer to Stay Loyal to Wigan Warriors
Wigan, May 25, 2025 — In a stunning show of loyalty and commitment, Wigan Warriors star Adam Keighran has reportedly rejected a lucrative contract offer from a rival Super League club, reaffirming his desire to remain with the reigning champions beyond the 2025 season.
According to club sources, the 27-year-old centre turned down a deal believed to be worth in excess of £300,000 per year — a substantial increase on his current salary — from an unnamed top-tier rival, who had aggressively pursued the Australian in recent weeks.
Keighran, who joined Wigan from Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2024 season, has quickly become a fan favourite at the DW Stadium. His exceptional goal-kicking, defensive reliability, and attacking flair have been vital in Wigan’s back-to-back Grand Final bids, earning him praise as one of the most complete centres in the competition.
Speculation surrounding his future had intensified as Keighran entered the final year of his two-year contract. With negotiations for a new deal underway, rumours of interest from multiple clubs in both Super League and the NRL began circulating. However, the New South Wales native has now made it clear — his heart lies in Wigan.
Speaking exclusively to Rugby League Weekly, Keighran explained his decision:
“There was a lot of noise and some big offers on the table, but for me, this is home now. The club, the town, the fans — everything about Wigan has made me feel valued. I’ve grown a lot as a player and a person since coming here. You can’t put a price on that.”
The news has sent a wave of excitement through the Warriors’ fanbase, who had feared that Keighran might be lured away by the financial muscle of rival clubs. His commitment comes at a time when Wigan are building for sustained success under head coach Matt Peet, and Keighran’s decision is being seen as a major boost for the club’s future.
Peet praised the player’s character and influence in the dressing room:
“Adam is exactly the kind of player we want representing this club. Not just for his talent on the field, but for his integrity and leadership off it. He’s had chances to walk away for more money, but he chose Wigan — that says it all.”
The Warriors are expected to formally announce a contract extension in the coming weeks, with Keighran reportedly set to sign a new multi-year deal that will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.
For now, Keighran’s focus remains on the field, where Wigan are battling to secure top spot in the Super League standings. And with the centre’s long-term future seemingly secured, fans can rest easy knowing one of their brightest stars has chosen loyalty over money — a rarity in the modern game.
As one supporter put it on social media:
“He turned down the cash for the badge — absolute legend.”
