Catalans Dragons can confirm Mathias Pala will leave the club with immediate effect to join Leigh Centurions.

A transfer fee has been agreed with the Centurions to allow the French International to join Leigh on a one year and a half deal.

Pala has made 29 appearances and scored 4 tries since his Super League debut in 2011.

Mathias Pala said: “I’m really happy to have this opportunity to Join Leigh.”

“When you are a professional player, you want to play every weekend and that’s why I decide to move.”

“There is a great challenge at the Centurions.”

“I would like to thank all the fans for their support during my time at the club.”

Catalans headcoach Laurent Frayssinous commented: “I’m delighted that Mathias had this opportunity to join Leigh and play week-in week-out.”

“We respect his decision.”

“I wish him, his wife Elodie and his son César all the best for the future.”