NRL 2024: Brian To’o ends speculation of Penrith Panthers restlessness by reaffirming his commitment to the club
Brian To’o has broken his silence on rumours he was becoming restless at the Penrith Panthers and cleared the air over his future at the club.
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Penrith ace Brian To’o has ended speculation that he was about to walk out on the Panthers by reaffirming his commitment to the club.
To’o took to Instagram to declare that he had no intentions of leaving Penrith.
It is understood To’o and his agent Liam Ayoub met with Penrith officials on Thursday to clear the air after widespread suggestions that he may want to test the open market.
“Thanks all for the support,” To’o posted. “Nothing to see. Not going anywhere, no shopping here, let’s get it.”
Instead To’o – who returned to training on Thursday after being ill the day before – told the club that he wanted to see out the rest of his deal which expires at the end of 2027.
To’o is due to earn about $650,000 next season but there were claims he could pocket as much as $900,000 at another club.
But those close to To’o have maintained that it was never about chasing a bumper payday. To’o is already one of the highest paid wingers in the game.
Instead he felt a sense of
loss given his four groomsmen – Spencer Leniu, Stephen Crichton, Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva .
To’o will line up for the Panthers against the Knights on Sunday.