ANTHONY Minichiello and the Sydney Roosters will split after this year. The Daily Telegraph has been told Minichiello - off contract after the 2012 season - will not be re-signed.
However the star fullback, who has played in five NRL grand finals, wants to continue playing - either in the NRL, English Super League or French rugby union.
Minichiello has played 227 games for the Roosters, 18 Tests for Australia and 11 State of Origin games.
"I am keeping my options open," Minichiello said.
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"Ideally I would like to stay with the Roosters but I will see what offers come in and see who is interested. No doubt I want to play on. The body feels great.
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"With the limited games I played (through injury) I feel I can extend my career. I'm not going to retire. I will make my own decision."
Minichiello, who represented NSW just last year, has played in five grand finals for the Roosters - 2000, 2002-04 and 2010. He helped his club win the '02 decider against the Warriors.
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Roosters skipper Braith Anasta also comes off contract at the end of this season and has plenty of supporters at the club, but no decision has yet been made to re-sign him. Roosters management will have to fight to retain another off-contract star this season, aggressive forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
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The Roosters continue their preparations for what should be a fiery round one match against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium on Monday week.
