The Storm have made a final call on the future of hulking enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona, releasing the prop from the final two years of his contract.<\/p>\n
According to Code Sports<\/a>, Asofa-Solomona was earning a reported $850,000 per-season and his departure opens up a significant portion of salary cap space to utilise elsewhere.<\/p>\n The Storm released a statement on Thursday saying Asofa-Solomona has requested a release from his playing contract to \u201cexplore new opportunities\u201d.<\/p>\n Asofa-Solomona played 215 games for Melbourne Storm during a decade-long career at AAMI Park. A two-time NRL Premiership winner with the Club in 2017 and 2020, the Kiwi International was honoured with Melbourne Storm Life Membership last year.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Accoding to reports Storm powerbrokers were reportedly left frustrated after the middle forward earned a suspension which rendered him unavailable to feature in the grand final against the Broncos.<\/p>\n Watch Every game LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo| New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was the second time in as many years Asofa-Solomona was suspended for the most crucial game of the season, while injuries have also kept him sidelined.<\/p>\n Asofa-Solomona is now on the lookout for a new club, having previously been linked to a rugby union switch through R360 of Japanese franchises.<\/p>\n Regardless, the front rower will get a chance to showcase his skills to NRL clubs when he turns out for New Zealand in the upcoming Pacific Championships.<\/p>\n \u201cI have been committed to the Storm since signing as a junior in 2011,\u201d he said in the statement.<\/p>\n \u201cWith over 10 years now at the top-level and given all I have achieved with the club, I have chosen to step away and consider other opportunities and new challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve loved my time in Melbourne. I\u2019m very thankful to all the players, coaches, and staff that I had the privilege to work alongside during my time at such a prestigious club.<\/p>\n Coates, Lomax withdraw from Ashes squad | 00:28<\/p>\n MORE GRAND FINAL NEWS<\/p>\n PREDICTED RD 1 TEAMS: Big returns loom for \u2018stacked\u2019 side, where recruits fit in<\/a><\/p>\n