Catalans Dragons can confirm Mickael Simon will leave the club at the end of the season.

The French International prop will join Wakefield next season on a two-year deal.

Simon has made 63 Super League appearances for Catalans Dragons and scored 2 tries since his debut in 2010.

“I've had five good years at the Dragons. I would like to thanks the club for giving me the opportunity to become a professional player.”

“I’m 27 and I think I needed a new challenge at this stage of my career . I want to play as many games as possible. It was a good opportunity for me and I seized it.”

“I would like to thanks the whole club and the fans for their support.”

“ I'm now focused on the end of the season with the Dragons.”

Catalans Dragons CEO Christophe Jouffret added : "Mickael has decided to leave to club at the end of the season to take up a new challenge in his career."

"We wish him all the best and hope he will come back stronger from his experience in UK."