BREAKING NEWS: No. 1 Player in America Stuns NRL by Signing with Manly Sea Eagles, Snubbing Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks in Shock Decision…..
In a shock decision that has rocked the NRL, American rugby league sensation *Jalen Thompson* has signed a two-year deal with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, rejecting offers from both the Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks.
The 22-year-old former NFL prospect has been making waves through the NRL’s North America pathway program, impressing scouts with his explosive speed, 6’3” frame, and raw power. With Melbourne and Cronulla aggressively pursuing him in recent weeks, few expected Manly to seal the deal.
“This was about more than money — it was about opportunity, culture, and a club that believed in me from day one,” Thompson said in a brief statement. “I’m ready to prove myself in the best rugby league competition in the world.”
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold called the signing “a major coup” for the club. “Jalen has the physical tools and mindset to succeed at the highest level. We’re excited to help him transition and thrive.”
Thompson is expected to join the team in the coming weeks, with a potential debut slated for later this season. His arrival is seen as a landmark moment in the NRL’s expansion into the American talent pool.
