Ivan Cleary expressed confidence that none of his players have desired to depart from the highly successful Penrith team, as the Panthers gear up to discuss a new contract with Sunia Turuva “in a couple of weeks.”
This coincides with Nathan Cleary’s absence due to a hamstring injury for the upcoming match against Wests Tigers, with his return anticipated for the following week against North Queensland.
Sunia Turuva, the 2023 Dally M rookie of the year, is the latest player the Panthers will need to negotiate with to manage their salary cap, as other teams express interest.
While Turuva’s contract extends only until 2024, there have been rumors linking him to a potential move to St George Illawarra, who could offer him a higher salary once Zac Lomax departs next year.
Cleary mentioned that the Panthers are not in a hurry to start formal negotiations with Turuva but are aware of the situation and plan to address it in the coming weeks. He emphasized the team’s appreciation for Turuva and their desire to retain him.
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