Done deal: Melbourne Storm star switches to Canberra Raiders

The former Melbourne centre is considered one of the toughest and most talented in the competition, but his arrival on a long-term deal could spell trouble for a Canberra gun.

Curtis Scott will join the Raiders. Picture: AAP

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The Canberra Raiders have secured the services of one of the NRL’s most outstanding young centres with Curtis Scott officially signing off on a four-year deal.

The deal will be announced today after Scott formally agreed to it late Thursday.

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Curtis Scott is on his way to Canberra. Picture: AAP

The former Melbourne Storm centre is considered one of the toughest and most talented in the comp and will be a huge long-term acquisition to the Raiders.

Scott, 22, has already played in three grand finals for the Storm and was close to NSW State of Origin selection on two previous occasions.

The signing will no doubt increase the speculation surrounding Joey Leilua’s future.

Leilua is off contract at the end of 2020 but has indicated he has no plans to ask for an early release.

Originally published as Done deal: Melbourne Storm star switches to Canberra Raiders