NRL 2024: Josh Schuster signs one-year contract with South Sydney Rabbitohs

Former Manly Sea Eagles star Josh Schuster has made a call on his NRL future, signing a deal to revive his career. See the latest transfer news.

Wayne Bennett has thrown former Manly five-eighth Josh Schuster a career lifeline by signing him to a 12-month deal.

Just months after being cut loose from his rich $800,000 contract with the Sea Eagles, Schuster will link up with the master coach next season on a cut-price deal.

“We think a comeback to the NRL with our club will be just what Josh needs to get his career back on track,” said South Sydney head of football Mark Ellison.

Former Sea Eagles star Josh Schuster is set to revive his NRL career under Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs, after signing a one-year deal. Picture: Getty Images

“We’re confident that he can use this second opportunity at NRL level, at a new club with new coaches, new teammates and renewed expectations, to resume his NRL career and achieve his and the team’s goals.

“We’re looking forward to Josh joining us for the 2025 pre-season as he gets ready for a new start next season in the red and green of South Sydney.”

Schuster announced himself on the scene as a teenage prodigy in 2020. He struggled in his transition to the back-row last year.

Schuster played 50 NRL matches.

Originally published as NRL 2024: Josh Schuster signs one-year contract with South Sydney Rabbitohs