The Gold Coast Titans have reportedly pulled off their second major retention coup of the week, locking up the services of spine star Jayden Campbell.
On Thursday evening, the Gold Coast-based outfit confirmed the re-signing of second-rower Beau Fermor out to the end of 2029 in what was a major boost for the outfit, and a headache for the Perth Bears as they look to build their initial 30-man roster.
Now, the Titans have created another headache for the Bears, with News Corp reporting Campbell has agreed to a five-year, $4.5 million dollar deal with the club.
It means Campbell is set to leave about $1.5 million on the table over the course of the deal, with reports suggesting he had been offered $6 million for the same length of time by the Bears.
Other clubs in Sydney are also interested in Campbell, but it appears he is now not entertaining a move away from the Glitter Strip, and will instead lock up his future with the Gold Coast until at least the end of 2031.
It’ll make him the club’s – outside of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui if he takes up his player options – longest-contracted players, and confirms that the outfit view him as their long-term halfback.
It’s understood Campbell’s deal on the Gold Coast will start at around $800,000, before increasing at the back-end in line with the salary cap – he will wind up earning seven figures by the conclusion of the deal.
Coach Josh Hannay has arrived on the Gold Coast in recent weeks with a club in dire need of a turnaround, but the twin signatures of Fermor and Campbell, as well as captain Fa’asuamaleaui suggesting he will give the club time to turn things around before making a call, provides a significant boost to the Titans.
Campbell has been able to negotiate with rival clubs since November 1.