Jarome Luai’s contract is set to be one of the biggest talking points of the NRL off-season, with a get-out clause in his current deal.

The get-out clause in his Wests Tigers contract opens the door for talks with rival clubs on November 1, right before he joins Samoa for the Pacific Championships.

Luai reassured the club that they have “nothing to worry about” if they meet the needs of him and his family.

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“As long as they do right by me and my family, they’ll have nothing to worry about,” he told reporters on Monday.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Jarome Luai of the Tigers looks on during the round 13 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on May 31, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jarome Luai keen to stay at the Tigers. Getty

The 28-year-old flew out to New Zealand with the Samoan team early Monday ahead of the start of the Pacific Championships.

Luai has until April 30 to activate the clause, which would commit him to three more years with the Wests Tigers in a deal worth an additional $3.5 million.

Since leaving Penrith this season after securing four straight premierships, the playmaker’s influence has been clear, making a significant impact both on and off the field.

The central questions now are whether Luai has seen enough potential in the Wests Tigers playing group to re-sign, and, crucially, if the get-out clause will be struck from the new deal entirely.

Asked whether the Tigers had met his terms to secure his long-term future, Luai delivered both reassurance and a subtle ultimatum.

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“That’s why I’m still here. That’s why I’m looking forward to staying here as well,” he said.

“If they want to talk, then we’ll talk, but like I said, if they treat me and my family right, they’ve got nothing to worry about.”

Reflecting on the Wests Tigers’ 2025 campaign, Luai acknowledged that the season could not be described as a success because the team “didn’t play in the finals.”

“That’s me as a competitor, and the years I’ve been through [at Penrith],” he said.

“We can be a lot better, and it starts in pre-season.”