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The Parramatta Eels have signed centre Michael Jennings from the Sydney Roosters, on a deal that will see him in blue and gold for the next four seasons.
“Michael is very keen to join the Eels based on the direction the club is going and the environment we’re building, and he’ll be a valuable asset on and off the field,” said Eels CEO John Boulous.
“We have a very specific strategic plan for the next few seasons and his belief in our club’s purpose will help deliver that.”
Speculation has been rife that Jennings was on the outer at the Roosters for a number of weeks, with the Bondi-based club said to be close to signing Dale Copley from the Brisbane Broncos as a replacement for the 27-year-old Penrith junior.
Copley has become surplus to requirements at the Broncos, after they landed 2015 Centre of the Year James Roberts from the Gold Coast Titans.
Jennings’ signing continues a massive off-season for Parramatta, having landed Kiwi Test star Kieran Foran and Jennings’ NSW Blues teammate Beau Scott.
“I’m really excited about joining the Eels,” Jennings said.
“Parramatta’s a club on the rise and I’m looking forward to the challenge, taking a leadership role and further developing my game.
“I have some really good mates at the club – boys I’ve grown up with – and I’m confident we can do well in the coming years.
“It will be a new experience playing out of the home sheds at Pirtek Stadium but it’s something I’m very excited about and I can’t wait to get started.”
Eels coach Brad Arthur said Jennings would bring experience to his squad.
“Michael’s success in the game as a premiership winner and in representative rugby league is obvious, and he’ll be a real leader and mentor to some of the younger outside backs we have in our NRL squad,” Arthur said.
“I look forward to what he can bring to Parramatta.”
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