CLUB STATEMENT | FRANKLIN PELE

Franklin Pele, contracted to Bradford Bulls until 30th November 2025, has informed the club that he no longer wishes to represent it, after negotiating another 2025 contract elsewhere, without the knowledge of Bradford Bulls.

It is our understanding that he is joining an unnamed 3^rd tier French Rugby Union club.

A club spokesperson said: 

“No Bradford Bulls player, nor individual ever has been or ever will be bigger than the club itself. Any contracted player must fully be committed to representing the club, its’ badge and its’ supporters.

Franklin Pele has, therefore, played his last match for our club.

The player’s sudden departure allows talented players within our existing squad, who do want to play for us, an opportunity to further impress and secure a regular place in our matchday 17. It also allows the club to look elsewhere to see if there are any players of the required standard contractually available to add competition and further depth to our existing, exciting squad.” 

The club is considering its’ legal position and will be making no further comment at this stage, as we focus fully on a huge on-field week for the club, its’ players and fans.”