Star halfback Cooper Cronk to join Sydney Roosters in 2018
THE Cooper Cronk saga has finally come to an end, with the Sydney Roosters announcing the star halfback has signed a two-year deal to join the club.
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THE Cooper Cronk saga has finally come to an end, with the Sydney Roosters announcing the star halfback has signed a two-year deal to join the club.
Cronk’s contract is believed to be worth $2 million over two seasons.
“The Sydney Roosters are a proud club with an esteemed history, and this is an exciting new opportunity for me,” Cronk said.
“It marks the start of a new chapter for me both professionally and personally and I look forward to joining my new teammates and coaches, and immersing myself in the club’s culture in lead-up to the 2018 season.”
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The former Storm star had widely been tipped to join the Roosters after announcing earlier this year he would be leaving Melbourne to live in Sydney.
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Coach Trent Robinson arrived at Roosters headquarters this morning ahead of a meeting with Mitchell Pearce, whose future is up in the air following Cronk’s signing.
Pearce, 28, still has another two years left on his Roosters contract.
“We are delighted to have secured the services of Cooper for the next two seasons,” said Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly.
“Cooper has played the game at the highest level for a number of years and we are keenly aware of what he brings to the club. Together with the established leaders within our squad, we see him as a wonderful addition to our roster.”