Brisbane Broncos star Dale Copley heading to Sydney after signing Roosters deal

THE Sydney Roosters have officially signed Broncos centre Dale Copley, with his new club expected to make an announcement on Monday.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Dale Copley of the Broncos runs the ball during the round five NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on April 3, 2015 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

THE Sydney Roosters have officially signed Broncos centre Dale Copley.

Copley informed teammates on Saturday morning that he was officially Sydney bound, thanking them for their friendship.

The 24-year-old leaves Brisbane after more than a decade with the club, which he began training with as a 13-year-old.

He will join the Roosters next week for training after putting pen to paper in the past 24 hours.

This means the Roosters will need to offload Michael Jennings or Shaun Kenny-Dowall, who faces court next month.

The Broncos had to shift Copley after signing James Roberts, who will play in the right centre position earmarked for Copley.

Copley will likely replace Jennings on the Roosters’ left edge.

The Roosters are expected to make an announcement on Copley’s signature on Monday.