Pedro Delgado signs contract extension with Quins

Argentinian international tighthead Pedro Delgado has signed fresh terms with Harlequins.

The front rower landed at The Stoop in October from Super Rugby Americas side Dogos XV and has since made 12 appearances in the Quarters.

Delgado has continued to build experience on the international stage under Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi, earning nine caps at the pinnacle of the game.

As a powerful scrummager and dominant gain line player, the 28-year-old is determined to make his mark on the Gallagher PREM and give his all to the Harlequins jersey.

“I’m really happy to be staying at Harlequins. Everyone has been very welcoming to me since day one,” said Delgado.

“It’s incredible to be together with four Argentinians, especially to help me out with the language! We’re always together and helping each out in different ways, which is great.

“I want to keep improving as a player and developing as a man, and my English! I want to be out on the pitch as much as possible and perform in a Harlequins shirt, and for the Pumas.”

Senior Coach Jason Gilmore added: “Pedro is a powerful operator who has made a strong start to life here at Harlequins.

“He works hard at the set-piece to give us a solid platform to play from and continues to develop his scrummaging through close work with Adam Jones. Pedro also has the ability to make an impact in the loose on both sides of the ball, which is essential for a top-level tighthead.

“Pedro is a great person and a popular figure within the squad, and we’re delighted he has committed his future to the Club.”