SAINTS' Grand Final hero Kevin Naiqama shared a final message to the fans ahead of departing back to Australia.

The Fijian international and his family was transported to Manchester by Em Conroy, of EC Travel, as his three-year stay in the town came to an end.

The centre delivered the perfect farewell gift to Saints fans with a man of the match display at Old Trafford as Saints completed the 'three-peat' of Super League titles.

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Em, who has become friends with him and his wife Lily, shared a video on social media and with the Star of Naiqama giving his parting message to the supporters.

In a video the centre shared his final message to Saints fans.

 

He said: "I just want to say thank you for the last three years, I've had an amazing time, an amazing experience, hopefully come back and see you guys soon. maybe next year after the World Cup I can come and visit all the fans again." 

Em said: "He's looking forward to his new challenge but he was so grateful to the Saints fans.

"This has been his home for three years and he has made friends.

"He said if he comes back for the World Cup next year, hopefully, then St Helens is where he wants to come and spend time.

"He is now a Saints fans and will keep his eye on them."