In a major boost to their forward pack, the Parramatta Eels have officially confirmed the signing of Newcastle Knights prop Daniel Saifiti on a multi-year deal reportedly worth $2.2 million.
However, the blockbuster signing comes with one crucial condition: Saifiti must prove his fitness and durability ahead of the 2026 season, following a series of injury setbacks in recent years.
Club officials announced the deal late Thursday, marking it as one of the Eels’ most high-profile recruitment moves in recent seasons. Saifiti, 28, brings State of Origin experience and a physical presence that the Eels believe can bolster their pack heading into a crucial rebuilding phase.
Sources close to the negotiations reveal the Eels structured the deal to include performance-based incentives and a medical clause allowing the club to reassess Saifiti’s role after the first season if injury concerns resurface.
The Knights, who have relied heavily on Saifiti’s go-forward in past seasons, are expected to target a replacement in the upcoming player market.
More details are expected to emerge during the club’s official press conference scheduled for Friday morning.
