Manly-Warringah confirmed today that superstar five-eight Kieran Foran is indeed on his way to the Parramatta Eels in 2016.

In a statement released by the club, officials including coach Geoff Toovey thanked Foran for his service to the team which includes a premiership in 2011 and a runners-up in 2013.

“Kieran is a fantastic player and a wonderful young man. He has played an integral role in the Club’s recent on-field successes and will do so for the remainder of this season,” Toovey said.

‘Kieran has the utmost respect of everyone at the Club and we are proud to have seen him develop into the player that he is today.”

“While today’s news is disappointing, we respect his decision and will move on quickly to ensure that’s we’re focused for Friday night’s clash with the Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval.”

Full statement here: http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2015/03/16/club_statement_regar.html