Cotric to exit Raiders for Super League at season's end

Canberra's Nick Cotric has signed on with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League.

Nick Cotric will leave Canberra at the end of this NRL season, with the former Australian Test winger to move to Catalans Dragons.

Cotric on Thursday morning confirmed a new three-year deal with the French-based English Super League club, ending his second stint with the Raiders.

A NSW State of Origin winger in 2019, Cotric was on the rise when he left Canberra for Canterbury at the end of the following season.

But he has since been unable to recapture his best form, returning to Canberra in 2022 after an unhappy stint at the Bulldogs.

He was briefly dropped by coach Ricky Stuart, before returning to the wing for the past two months.

Catalans on Thursday trumpeted the 25-year-old's signing as an exciting one for their club, given Cotric's speed and ability to break tackles.

"I can't wait to put the jersey on and go hard with the boys," the winger said in a statement.

"I'm excited to make new memories and play for a great club and team. Allez les Dragons!"

Cotric's signing also casts further questions over Brent Naden's future at Wests Tigers.

Naden was given permission to look elsewhere by the joint-venture earlier this month, as the club attempt to clear salary-cap space.

English media had reported that Catalans were keen to sign him, but it now appears Cotric has taken that spot on their roster.