HERE WE GO!: Parramatta Eels officially confirms the signing of a $85.7 million super star who once left NRL astonished.

A seismic shift has rocked the NRL landscape, with the Parramatta Eels successfully acquiring star halfback Jarome Luai from the Penrith Panthers for $85.7 million.

The signing, the most lucrative in NRL history, comes just months after Luai stunned the NRL world by announcing his intention to test the open market rather than re-sign with the Panthers, with whom he has enjoyed tremendous success and become one of the league’s most electrifying players. “This is a game-changer for the Eels,” stated Eels CEO Andrew Carfield.

The mega agreement is a big coup for the Eels, who have been looking for a marquee player to lead their team to new heights of success.

Luai, who has been a major player of the Panthers’ dominating side in recent years, provides the Eels a wealth of experience and talent, as well as his characteristic inventiveness and flare on the field.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jarome to the Eels family,” Carfield added. “He is a true leader and a proven winner, and we believe that he will help us take our game to the next level.”

For Luai, the transfer to the Eels represents a new chapter in his illustrious career, one that will undoubtedly be filled with excitement and pressure as he seeks to prove himself in a new environment.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Eels and look forward to helping them achieve their goals,” Luai wrote in an email. “I am excited to be part of a team with such a rich history and passionate fan base, and I can’t wait to get started.”

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