The 30-year-old front rower arrives at Belle Vue having signed a one-year contract, and he will join his new team-mates for pre-season training later this week.
Wildcats head coach John Kear said he is 'delighted' to have secured the signature of an experienced international player, especially one he knows well from their time together at Hull.
'I worked with him when I was coach at the KC Stadium and have a great deal of respect for him, both as a man and as a player,' he said.
'He's a very experienced player who has appeared at the highest levels of the sport and will be a valuable addition to our squad for next year.'
Kear said King would bolster the club's front-row presence in Super League, which was especially necessary due to the release of powerful New Zealander James Stosic - the victim of foreign player restrictions.
'Paul's a quality player with a shrewd rugby league brain. He's still got plenty to offer in Super League,' Kear added.
King made more than 200 first-team appearances for Hull, scoring 22 tries and one drop goal. He also helped his hometown club to a Challenge Cup win in 2005 and the Super League grand final in 2006, where they lost to St Helens.
Wildcats head coach John Kear said he is 'delighted' to have secured the signature of an experienced international player, especially one he knows well from their time together at Hull.
'I worked with him when I was coach at the KC Stadium and have a great deal of respect for him, both as a man and as a player,' he said.
'He's a very experienced player who has appeared at the highest levels of the sport and will be a valuable addition to our squad for next year.'
Kear said King would bolster the club's front-row presence in Super League, which was especially necessary due to the release of powerful New Zealander James Stosic - the victim of foreign player restrictions.
'Paul's a quality player with a shrewd rugby league brain. He's still got plenty to offer in Super League,' Kear added.
King made more than 200 first-team appearances for Hull, scoring 22 tries and one drop goal. He also helped his hometown club to a Challenge Cup win in 2005 and the Super League grand final in 2006, where they lost to St Helens.
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