The Parramatta Eels have secured a significant addition for the 2027 NRL season in the form of Jarome Luai, who has opted for a short-term agreement with the club.
Luai's release from the Wests Tigers comes as part of a mutual decision, aimed at preventing potential hindrances to the development of the club's young halves.
The star player will team up with Mitchell Moses for the upcoming year, with reports from the Daily Telegraph indicating that Luai's deal spans just one season.
This isn't the first instance of a player's stopover at Parramatta; Jonah Pezet is currently in a similar arrangement before heading to Brisbane for the long haul.
With Luai and Moses in the halves, the Eels are poised to launch a serious premiership push in 2027, leveraging Luai's talents.
The pair previously collaborated to bring the State of Origin shield back to Sydney during a decider at Suncorp Stadium, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 2005.
It's estimated that the Tigers will shoulder approximately $500,000 for Luai's temporary tenure with the Eels, as part of his release terms.
Originally, the Tigers hoped to establish Luai as a franchise player with a five-year contract, but he spent only two seasons with the club.
Luai has a unique ability to elevate those around him, consistently setting high standards on and off the field during his time at the Tigers.