Radwan is excited by the future as he agrees a new Falcons deal
FLYING winger Adam Radwan has pledged his future to Newcastle Falcons, the prolific try-scorer signing a new three-year deal.
Radwan has captivated Falcons’ fans with 46 tries in 86 appearances, including a number of electrifying solo scores and gravity-defying finishes.
The 25-year-old, who scored a hat-trick on his England debut, said: “I love Newcastle, I think it is the best city around and I love being at the Falcons.
“We have a great group of lads, there is a real drive to push the club forward and we are committed to achieving things.
“I want to be part of that and the fact it is my home club in professional terms means it is extra special.
“My family are close by and the way the fans get behind me and the team up here is just outstanding.
“It was a relatively easy decision because of how tight the group is and how well we support each other.
“We train hard and have a lot of fun around it and it is just a good place to be.”
Born and raised in North Yorkshire, Radwan took his first steps in rugby with Middlesbrough RUFC, going on to play for Billingham RUFC as well as Hartlepool Sixth Form College before joining the Falcons’ academy.
A try-scoring sensation for Darlington Mowden Park in National One, he responded to his release from Newcastle’s squad by quickly earning a return to the senior academy, establishing himself as one of the most feared attackers in the country.
With top-end pace and the ability to change direction at high speed, he rapidly became a fans’ favourite among the Falcons’ faithful.
“I do get a lot of support from the fans here, and it means the world to me,”added Radwan, who was named in England’s training squad earlier this season.
“The way I play the game is that I want to entertain people – I want them to get off their seats and I always enjoy going over and meeting the fans after a game.
“A lot of the young supporters in particular really get behind me and that means so much because I think back to when I was a kid myself.
“It is crazy to think how much things have changed since then in terms of me being a Falcons player but I will always have it in the back of my mind in terms of what it means to the supporters and what a difference you can make for them.”
Head coach Dave Walder greeted news of Radwan’s new deal, saying: “Adam is an incredible attacking threat who gets supporters out of their seats and he is pure box office when he gets the ball.
“He is continuing to work hard at all aspects of his game and the passion he has for Newcastle Falcons is infectious.
“Our supporters absolutely love him and you can understand why when you see some of the tries he has scored.
“It is great news he has committed his long-term future to us.”
Radwan predicts a bright future for the Kingston Park club.
He said: “We have a really exciting squad with a lot of good players coming through and there is a real ambition to move forward.
“We have the talent and the commitment to compete and win things.”