 Ah Van has made 54 appearances for the Warriors
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Bradford Bulls have signed New Zealand Warriors utility back Patrick Ah Van for next season and handed prop Craig Kopczak a new three-year deal.
Ah Van, 22, who can play at wing, centre and full-back, was contracted to the Warriors for another year but they have agreed to let him go early.
He becomes Mick Potter's third signing after Chev Walker and Shaun Ainscough.
Wales international Kopczak, 23, has made 77 appearances for the Bulls since making his debut in 2006.
He said: "I suppose it's been in the back of my mind whether Mick Potter wanted to keep me or let me go so I'm over the moon to get the contract."
Of Ah Van's switch, Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah told the club website: "Patrick has been part of our NRL squad for several years now but hasn't been able to break into the top side on a regular basis this year.
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Wwhenever we've called on Paddy over the last few seasons he has always been ready for the challenge
New Zealand Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah
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"He had an opportunity to take up a contract with Bradford in the Super League and asked for a release.
"We appreciate the contribution he's made to the club both in the NRL and NYC and wish him all the best."
Head coach Ivan Cleary said: "It has been tough for him this year with other players in front of him but whenever we've called on Paddy over the last few seasons he has always been ready for the challenge.
"We really hope things work out well for him in England."
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