Parramatta Eels Ready to Splash $2 Million to Lure Payne Haas from Broncos in Mega Deal
In a stunning development that could reshape the NRL landscape, the Parramatta Eels are reportedly prepared to table a blockbuster $2 million offer to secure the signature of Brisbane Broncos superstar Payne Haas.
Club insiders have confirmed that the Eels are ready to break the bank for the 25-year-old front-row enforcer, who is widely regarded as one of the most dominant forwards in the game. With Haas off-contract at the end of the 2025 season, speculation has been rife about his long-term future — and Parramatta are now emerging as the leading contender to snatch him from Red Hill.
Sources close to the Eels’ recruitment team revealed that the club is willing to offer a two-year deal worth $1 million per season — a figure that would make Haas one of the highest-paid players in NRL history and the most expensive forward ever signed by the blue and gold.
Eels coach Jason Ryles, who is under pressure to deliver results following another underwhelming campaign, is said to view Haas as the cornerstone of a squad rebuild aimed at ending the club’s 38-year premiership drought. The addition of Haas would significantly bolster a forward pack that has lacked punch and consistency in recent years.
“Payne Haas is a generational talent — there’s no other way to put it,” a club official told The Sydney Herald on condition of anonymity. “He can play 80 minutes, bend the line every carry, defend relentlessly, and lead from the front. We believe he’s the kind of player you can build a team around.”
The Broncos, meanwhile, remain determined to keep their marquee man, with head coach Michael Maguire reaffirming the club’s commitment to retaining Haas beyond 2025.
“We’re in constant dialogue with Payne and his management,” Walters said on Tuesday. “He’s part of our family here in Brisbane, and we’ll do everything we can to keep him in Broncos colours. But at the end of the day, this is a business. We know there’s interest from rival clubs — and rightly so.”
Haas, for his part, has remained tight-lipped about his future, though reports suggest he is open to exploring his options. Speaking after the Broncos’ recent win over the Cowboys, he hinted at wanting to play for a “club with a clear vision for success.”
“I love Brisbane and what the club has done for me,” Haas said. “But I’ve also got to think about what’s best for my future — for my family, and for winning titles. We’ll see what happens.”
Should Parramatta land their target, it would send shockwaves through the league and signal a serious intent to contend for premiership glory. With negotiations expected to intensify over the coming weeks, the NRL world will be watching closely to see whether the Eels’ $2 million power play pays off.
