LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Francis Molo's highly anticipated move to The Dolphins has hit a roadblock due to a salary cap dispute with his current club, St George Illawarra Dragons.
The 30-year-old prop had been pushing for a release from the Dragons for the past two months and both parties had initially agreed on a six-figure settlement to facilitate his transfer to Redcliffe.
However, the move has now been halted as they cannot agree on the terms of repayment of the disputed amount.
According to a report from zerotackle.com, Molo is now in limbo as the Dragons are demanding that he repays the money out of his own pocket in order to secure his release.
This requirement has caused a disagreement between the player and the club, leading to the sudden halt in his transfer.
The exact details of the dispute remain unclear, but it is evident that the disagreement over the repayment terms has thrown a spanner in the works for Molo's move to The Dolphins.
This setback comes after weeks of anticipation and speculation surrounding the prop's future at the Dragons and his potential move to the Queensland-based club.
Despite both parties initially reaching an agreement on the settlement amount, it seems that the issue of how the money should be paid back has now become a point of contention.
This development has left Molo's future uncertain and has raised questions about whether the transfer will still go ahead as planned.
As Molo remains caught in the middle of this dispute, it is unclear when or if a resolution will be reached between the player and the Dragons.
In the meantime, fans will have to wait and see how this situation unfolds and whether Molo will eventually make the move to The Dolphins or if his transfer will be derailed by the ongoing salary cap disagreement.