Former New Zealand fullback Kevin Locke has sensationally quit Super League club Salford.
The 26-year-old, who has not played for the Red Devils since May 1, has sent a letter of resignation to the club.
Salford owner Marwan Koukash confirmed the club had received the letter but said he would not respond publicly until he addressed a media conference on Tuesday at the AJ Bell Stadium.
"He has sent a resignation request to the club," Koukash confirmed to Press Association Sport. "We have not yet responded.
"I will be making a full statement, revealing our side of the story, on Tuesday."
Locke, who played for the Kiwis in the 2013 World Cup final at Old Trafford, was viewed as a marquee signing by Salford when he joined almost a year ago on a three-and-a-half-year deal from NRL side the Warriors in New Zealand.
But Locke endured a turbulent time at the club, playing in just 13 out of a possible 27 matches since making his debut last July at Huddersfield.
Injuries played a factor but Koukash made it clear in recent weeks he was prepared to listen to offers for the player.
Locke held talks earlier in the year with the Scottish Rugby Union about a potential switch of codes.
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