FORMER Super League star Jordan Abdull says he’s grateful to Sheffield Eagles for the chance to continue his return to the game after a year out.
The 30-year-old ex-England halfback’s loan move from Championship rivals Widnes Vikings has been made permanent on a contract which runs through to 2028.
Next year, he is set to team up with another experienced former top flight player in ex-Leeds and Bradford man Jordan Lilley.
It was a season-ending knee injury for Lilley, 29, which led to Eagles coach Craig Lingard bringing Abdull in last month.
He played for both clubs in his home city of Hull as well as London Broncos and in 2024, Catalans (on loan from Hull KR).
After sitting out 2025, Abdull returned with Widnes, and featured in their first eight matches, but after mid-March, played just once.
He claimed a try on his Sheffield debut, helping them best Salford 38-26 at home, and said: “I’m happy to get this move sorted.
“Widnes have allowed me to take this opportunity (at Sheffield), so I’d like to thank them first and foremost.
“Coming back this year was all about playing as much as I can, and Sheffield have given me that opportunity, something I’m grateful for.
“For the next couple of years, I’ll be trying my best to guide the team around the field.
“In the short term, I’m really looking forward to building some connections with the players and the fans as well.”
Widnes coach Allan Coleman said: “We couldn’t guarantee him regular games. Hopefully he’s now got a club where he can focus on that.”
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