LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Hugo Savala, currently on a development contract with the Sydney Roosters, is poised for a "significant" pay increase even though his future with the club remains uncertain.
In 2025, Savala has emerged as a standout player for the Roosters, showcasing his skills in the NRL after facing challenges in securing playing time in previous years and mainly competing in the NSW Cup.
Though he is under contract until the end of the 2026 NRL season, Savala is expected to receive an upgrade that will boost his earnings beyond his current salary of $80,000 per year.
Negotiations between the Roosters and Savala's management are set to take place in the next "couple of weeks." However, it remains unclear if he will receive a contract extension at this point.
"They're going to sit down with his agent Steve Gillis over the next couple of weeks, offer him a significant pay increase," noted The Daily Telegraph's Phil Rothfield on Triple M's Sunday Sin Bin.
He added, "How significant that will be depends on Cherry-Evans, because if he comes in and takes $800,000 of the cap, it doesn't leave enough for Savala."
This season, the 23-year-old made his debut in Round 2 and has since appeared in 17 first-grade matches, establishing a strong partnership with Sam Walker in the halves as the Roosters aim for a spot in the finals.