Ronaldo Mulitalo has put to mattress query marks over his NRL future, signing a three-year contract extension with the Cronulla Sharks.
The celebrity winger was unsigned after 2025 and had been linked with a transfer away from the Shire, however has put pen to paper on a contemporary contract with the membership.
Mulitalo has spent his whole first grade profession with the Sharks after becoming a member of their ranks as an adolescent, happening to cement himself as one of many recreation’s elite exterior backs.
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His new deal will see Mulitalo stay on the membership till the tip of 2028.
“I am stuffed with feelings, tremendous grateful,” he mentioned in an announcement.
Ronaldo Mulitalo celebrates a strive for Cronulla in 2024. Getty
“For me and my household it is large. Hopefully, I will end my profession right here as a Sharkie eternally. I have been right here since I used to be a 15-year-old. To be round my finest mates on daily basis for an additional three years is an excellent humbling expertise.
“The membership has given me a lot. I have been capable of purchase my mum a home by being right here. I need to give again now to the membership. I will strive as onerous as I can to do this.
“The membership has instilled their religion into me and now it is time for us to ship on what we got down to do as a bunch.”
With 83 tries in 110 appearances for Cronulla, Mulitalo is on observe to turn out to be the membership’s all-time main tryscorer, the place he ranks third behind Andrew Ettinghausen with 166.
Mulitalo turn out to be a fan-favourite and has developed into a global participant, that includes eight instances for New Zealand after an ugly State of Origin eligibility saga a few years ago.
Ronaldo Mulitalo throughout his temporary stint in Queensland colors. NRL Photographs
Sharks normal supervisor Darren Mooney praised the Kiwi star for his contributions to the membership and the “infectious enthusiasm” he brings to the squad.
“Ronaldo’s love for the membership and his teammates is apparent within the wholehearted means he performs each recreation,” Mooney mentioned.
“In addition to being an elite finisher and a fierce competitor, he all the time brings an infectious enthusiasm to our squad.
“Off the sphere, Ronaldo is continually giving again to the neighborhood and represents the values the Sharks are all about. We’re lucky to have him right here long run.”
