Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman has spoken with Eels coach Brad Arthur about his playing future, and conceded Arthur gave him his blessing to seek a contract at a rival club.
Norman is currently tied down to the Eels until the end of the 2019 season, but has been linked with a move away from Parramatta, and it seems as though he'll now pursue a future away from the blue and gold.
Speaking onย Sky Sportsโ Big Sports Breakfastย on Thursday morning, Norman spoke about a meeting he had with Arthur, in which the Eels' coach said he should do what's best for himself.
โIt doesnโt need to be said what weโve spoken about. Weโre fine. Weโve still got a very good relationship,โ Norman said.
โHe said, โLook after Corey Normanโ. So there you go. Weโve had a discussion and he said, โdo whatโs best for youโ.โ
The news comes after recent reports suggesting Norman met with Titans coach Garth Brennan on a move to the Gold Coast, and Norman specified he wouldn't sign for a club who can't give him finals football.
โI feel like when I came to Parramatta, it was a rebuilding club, (and) I wouldnโt want to go to another rebuilding club,โ Norman said.
โIโm 28 next year. Thatโs pretty old in football terms.
โI definitely wouldnโt go to a rebuilding club. But a club thatโs stable, is going to have good seasons, and play in the finals.โ
Norman has played 102 matches for the Eels and spent three seasons at the Broncos prior to that, but only has three finals appearances to his name, and no finals wins.
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