Newcastle Falcons can confirm that winger Adam Radwan is leaving the club with immediate effect to join Leicester Tigers.

The 27-year-old scored 59 tries in his 128 games for the Falcons, and departs with the thanks and best wishes of the club.

Director of rugby Steve Diamond said: “Adam is a great lad who has been nothing but professional during my year of working with him, and I know everyone at Kingston Park will join me in wishing him all the best for his move.

“I understand our supporters will be disappointed at losing a player of his ability, and of course we share those sentiments.

“Adam is an ambitious player who came to us and expressed his desire to take up this opportunity with Leicester. There’s absolutely no animosity between Adam and ourselves, and he will always be welcomed back here as a player who has given tremendous service to this club.

“We will continue working hard to make Newcastle Falcons a highly competitive force in the Gallagher Premiership, and I firmly believe there is a bright future for professional rugby here in the North East.”

Radwan was at pains to thank Newcastle Falcons and their supporters as he heads down to the East Midlands, saying: “I’ve loved my time at the club and have got nothing but positive memories.

“The supporters and everybody at Kingston Park have always been great with me, and I can’t express how much that has meant. I will always have huge affection for Newcastle Falcons and I hope they go on to enjoy the success that they deserve.”