Manly's Darcy Lussick has ended months of speculation and finally put pen to paper with the Parramatta Eels which will see him at the club for the next three seasons.
Lussick has been linked to the Eels and Roosters for the past three months and this afternoon announced that he will commence playing with the Eels from 2013.
He said he'd been convinced the Eels would turn around their horror form and be a force in 2013.
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“I was really impressed with the plan Steve Kearney and Peter Nolan have in place to turn the Eels around and I'm excited to be part of it,†the 22-year-old said.
“From what I've seen at Parramatta I think I'll enjoy my footy there and although they aren't getting the best of results at the moment, I think there's some really good times ahead for the Eels.
“For me it was tough to leave Manly because I've loved every minute of my footy there and I am grateful for everything they've done for me."
He will join younger brother, Joey, who is part of the Eels' SG Ball squad.
“We're a close family and for me and Joey to be playing at the same club is also a great bonus … hopefully one day we can both be playing first grade for the Eels," Lussick said.
Lussick is the fourth player to sign with the struggling club this month, with rookies Ken Sio, Matt Ryan and Joseph Paulo all agreeing to new deals.
While Manly will rue the loss of the talented youngster, his departure frees up some cash to retain star fullback Brett Stewart.
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