{"id":65105,"date":"2026-03-06T01:06:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=65105"},"modified":"2026-03-06T01:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:06:57","slug":"sad-news-i-will-be-leaving-nathan-cleary-officially-announces-to-leave-the-panthers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=65105","title":{"rendered":"SAD NEWS: I will be leaving, Nathan Cleary officially announces to leave the Panthers&#8230;.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SAD NEWS: Nathan Cleary has officially announced that he will be leaving the Penrith Panthers, bringing an emotional chapter of the club\u2019s history closer to an end.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt statement released earlier today, the star halfback confirmed that his time with the Panthers will soon come to a close. Cleary explained that the decision was incredibly difficult, as the club has been his home since the beginning of his professional career. However, he believes the moment has arrived for a new challenge and a different direction in his career.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will always love this club and the fans who supported me from day one,\u201d Cleary said. \u201cThe Panthers shaped me not only as a player but as a person. Leaving is never easy, but I feel this is the right step for my future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cleary has been one of the most influential figures in the Panthers\u2019 golden era, helping lead the team to multiple premiership victories and establishing himself as one of the best playmakers in the NRL. His leadership on the field and calm composure in big moments earned him admiration across the league.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fans have already begun flooding social media with emotional messages, thanking him for years of unforgettable memories in Panthers colors. While his next destination has not yet been confirmed, Cleary assured supporters that the Panthers will always remain close to his heart.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAD NEWS: Nathan Cleary has officially announced that he will be leaving the Penrith Panthers, bringing an emotional chapter of the club\u2019s history closer to an end. &nbsp; In a heartfelt statement released earlier today, the star halfback confirmed that his time with the Panthers will soon come to a close. 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