Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has recommitted to his club for the long term, a decision welcomed by his captain.

Mr Ponga re-signed with the club on a $4.5 million four-year deal, telling media he feels “at home” at the Knights.

Knights captain and NSW Blues halfback Mitchell Pearce told Mark Levy and Paul Gallen the re-signing is “great news for the club”, and has made the team “very happy”.

“Everyone knows what Kalyn brings to the team and what a … career he’s got ahead of him.”

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