JUST IN: Roosters Star Makes Shock Move — Two‑Year, $8.5M Deal with Sea Eagles
In a signing that has stunned the NRL world, a marquee player from the **Sydney Roosters** has reportedly agreed to a **two‑year extension worth $8.5 million** to join the **Manly Sea Eagles**. The blockbuster contract — valued at roughly **$4.25 million per season** — signals the Sea Eagles’ serious intent to reload their roster ahead of their next campaign.
The identity of the Roosters star has not been formally confirmed, but sources close to negotiations say the player is an elite-level talent, capable of influencing matches both in attack and defense. The move underscores the Sea Eagles’ desire to bolster their squad after a season of mixed form, and to make a clear statement to rivals about their championship ambitions.
Club executives from both Manly and Sydney remain tight-lipped, but insiders suggest the Roosters were reluctant to let the player go, underscoring how motivated the Sea Eagles were to lure him across. The deal is expected to include significant performance incentives, making it one of the most lucrative in recent NRL memory.
Manly fans and pundits alike are already speculating how this signing will reshape the club’s spine and playing style. Meanwhile, the player in question is said to be eager to embrace a leading role at Brookvale, and sources say he is already eyeing a major impact in his first season with the Eagles.
