The Newcastle Knights have announced the signing of Mitchell Pearce on a four-year deal.
Pearce joins the Knights from the Sydney Roosters, where he played 238 NRL games. The 28-year-old halfback has also played 17 State of Origin matches.
โThis is wonderful news for the Club and for all of our Members and supporters,โ General Manager Football Darren Mooney said.
โMitchell is committed to our Clubโs rebuild and wants to be here for the long-term.
โHe brings experience and leadership, and without doubt he will complement our young squad.โ
Coach Nathan Brown added, โMitch will play an important role with the development of our young halves and will also be influential in the overall growth of our side.
โMitch has an exceptional kicking game and is a great competitor.
โHe has some big game experience and I know he comes here wanting to be a leader.โ
Pearce, who will commence pre-season training on Monday, is excited to join the Club.
โI see a group of guys working hard and on the way up and I want to be part of making this team strong again for the town,โ Pearce said.
"I am passionate about helping and leading the young players at the Club.
โFrom the moment I spoke to Nathan (Brown) and Darren (Mooney) about where the Club is heading, I knew this is where I wanted to be.
โI canโt wait to get stuck in and start with the guys on Monday.โ
Knights 2025 Player Movements
| 2025 Gains | |||||||||||||||||||
| Taj Annan (2027), Matt Arthur (Parramatta Eels, 2025), Francis Manuleleua (Penrith Panthers, 2027), James Schiller (Canberra Raiders, 2027) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
| David Armstrong (Leigh Leopards), Jed Cartwright (Hull FC), Tom Jenkins (released), Myles Martin (Canberra Raiders), Fletcher Myers (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Daniel Saifiti (The Dolphins), Enari Tuala (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Re-Signed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bradman Best (2027), Thomas Cant (2026), Mat Croker (2025), Dane Gagai (2027), Tyson Gamble (2026), Cody Hopwood (2028), Brodie Jones (2025), Dylan Lucas (2027), Jermaine McEwen (2027), Jacob Saifiti (2027) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Off Contract 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jayden Brailey, Paul Bryan, Mat Croker, Adam Elliott, Jackson Hastings, Jack Hetherington, Brodie Jones, Riley Jones, Kai Pearce-Paul, Will Pryce, Sebastian Su'a, Leo Thompson | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rumours | |||||||||||||||||||
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