Nathan Cleary rumoured to receive lucrative four-year, $1.9 million per season contract for major shift to England

Nathan Cleary has reportedly been presented with an enormous offer to depart the NRL.

As he prepares to reach his 200th appearance in the competition on Thursday night, sources indicate that Cleary has been linked to a four-year deal worth $1.9 million per season with Hull KR in the Super League.

Cleary has been associated with a potential transfer to the UK in order to be closer to his partner, Mary Fowler, who plays for Manchester City in the WSL.

Hull is located a two-hour drive east of Manchester.

Balmain legend Benny Elias shared this information, stating it came from former Hull halfback Garry Schofield.

“He mentions that Nathan Cleary has been offered one million pounds annually for four years at Hull,” Elias said on Fox Sports’ NRL 360.

“That is some serious cash. It’s certainly raising the stakes significantly.”

As per the English publication Love Rugby League, Hull had made an informal offer earlier in the year, but discussions haven’t been revitalised since.

Cleary’s management has been reached out to for a statement.

Currently contracted with the Panthers until the end of 2027, Cleary is set to become a free agent on November 1 unless he finalises an extension prior to that date.

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The 28-year-old expressed to the media ahead of Round Four that he was “not looking to shut any doors”.

Cleary is currently earning an estimated $1.2 million per season with the Panthers. He has also been associated with a tax-free move to the PNG Chiefs in 2028 and has drawn interest from the rugby union sector.

A couple of weeks back, Cleary indicated he hadn’t made any decisions regarding his future yet, but he might consider “expediting” an extension to quell any speculation.

“I don’t think I’ve ever announced going on the market,” he remarked.

“At this stage, I feel there’s no point in even discussing it.

“I’m still contracted here for another two years, which feels like a long duration to me. It hasn’t been a topic of conversation; I just said I wouldn’t close off any doors.

“It’s come quite early—maybe it’s something that needs to be expedited.”

Cleary’s unbeaten Panthers will face the struggling Bulldogs on Thursday night.