Nathan Cleary drops bombshell confession over Super League shift

Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary has made bombshell comments that will send shockwaves through the NRL front office.

This isn’t what the NRL would want to hear.

Penrith Panthers and rugby league superstar Nathan Cleary has made startling remarks about a switch to joining the Super League.

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The bombshell switch would bring Cleary closer to Mary Fowler, with the Matildas star playing for Manchester City.

In an interview with the Mirror, the comments from Cleary will send a shiver up the spine of those working in the NRL front offices.

His signing would be a major scalp for the UK competition.

“I’m not against it (a Super League move). I have a pretty open mind to that kind of stuff,” Cleary said.

“I think just being able to experience different cultures and different experiences is something I enjoy doing. I’m not closed off to that idea.”

NRL, Penrith Panthers training at Warrington. Nathan Cleary. Photo: Joseph Richardson / Supplied

Cleary and the Panthers are currently in Manchester for the World Club Challenge where they’ll take on Wigan on Sunday (AEDT).

The 26-year-old has loved being back in the city and being closer to Fowler.

“I was lucky enough to spend almost two months in Manchester for the World Cup and really enjoyed it,” he said.

“I’m lucky enough to know a bit about the town now and know where everything is so it’s good to be back. I actually really like just being able to wander around the streets and no one knows who you are. I think I’ve only been recognised once. It’s a nice change (to Sydney).”

Cleary and Fowler enjoy the beach

The duo went IG official in mid-Jan.

Cleary and Fowler melted hearts with their airport reunion after Fowler returned home in time for Christmas.

Cleary was seen with a huge smile as he picked the Matildas star up at the arrivals gate after she touched down on an Emirates flight from Dubai.

It was the first time the pair had seen each other since November 2 when Cleary farewelled Fowler at Perth Airport after watching her score a goal in Australia’s 3-0 win over Taiwan the previous night.

Their relationship was confirmed just one day earlier when they were pictured cuddling together in a Perth park.

The loved up couple made the most of their time together as they were spotted mucking around at an oval near Cleary’s Penrith home.

The pair are believed to have met at a promotional event for Adidas, which sponsors both athletes.

Originally published as Nathan Cleary drops bombshell confession over Super League shift