LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a twist that sent shockwaves through the NRL world, Broncos sensation Reece Walsh has tackled reports head-on that he had put pen to paper on a colossal $5.5 million contract extension with the club.
The young fullback has been a hot topic of conversation for months, with speculation swirling around his future at the Broncos.
Currently pulling in around $450,000 per season on his existing contract, it's clear that the Broncos will need to dig deep into their coffers to secure Walsh's talents for the long term.
Calls have been made for the club to make him their highest-paid player ever, with the 21-year-old rising star quickly emerging as the NRL's new poster boy after just one season donning the Broncos jersey.
No player in Broncos history has ever fetched more than $1.1 million per season.
The latest buzz from The Courier Mail suggested that Walsh had inked a five-year deal worth a staggering $5.5 million, making him the youngest NRL player ever to hit the $1 million mark and locking him in at the club until 2029.
This would also mark the largest contract ever offered by the Broncos.
However, as the dust settled, Walsh took to social media on Wednesday night to intercept the reports and firmly deny that he had committed to remaining with the Broncos.
The game of contract negotiations in the NRL is often a fierce battle of tactics, and it seems the saga of Walsh's future is set to continue with plenty of twists and turns along the way.