Penrith fans have been left stunned as star halfback Nathan Cleary wraps up his 2025 season without confirming a contract extension.
Cleary, who has been instrumental in the Panthers’ recent dominance in the NRL, has yet to commit beyond his current deal — raising eyebrows across the league and sparking rumours of a possible departure.
The 27-year-old’s season was cut short due to injury, and with contract talks reportedly stalled, speculation is mounting that Cleary could be weighing his options.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has downplayed the noise, stating, “We’re confident Nathan will be here long-term — it’s just a matter of time.” But fans remain uneasy with no official word from the star playmaker himself.
Several rival clubs are said to be monitoring the situation closely, ready to swoop if Cleary decides to test the market.
For now, Panthers supporters will be hoping this is just off-season drama — and not the beginning of the end for their marquee man.
