Parramatta have agreed to release back Bevan French from the remainder of his NRL contract so he can join English Super League club Wigan.

French, 23, requested a release after being unable to establish himself in Brad Arthur’s first choice line-up.

He is now awaiting approval from the NRL on Monday to rubberstamp his move to the UK.

French signed with the Eels in 2013 and made his NRL debut three years later.

He scored 35 tries in 47 first grade appearances but has not been required for the Eels backline this season.