David Fifita has agreed to join the Sydney Roosters after confirming his departure from the Gold Coast Titans at the end of the 2024 season ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵. He will join the Roosters on a four-year deal worth $3.3 million, turning down a more lucrative offer from the Penrith Panthers ¹ ² ³ ⁴.
Fifita’s decision to leave the Titans comes after a disappointing start to the season, with the team currently sitting at 1-7 ¹ ⁴. Despite this, coach Des Hasler has denied that Fifita’s departure is a sign of the team’s struggles, stating that “everybody knew what was on the table” and that the decision is “part of the game” ¹ ⁴.
The signing is a significant coup for the Roosters, who will lose several key players at the end of the season, including Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii ¹. Fifita’s addition will help to fill the void left by these players and provide a boost to the team’s chances in the 2025 season.
Fifita has played 112 first-grade games for the Broncos and Titans, scoring 47 tries, and has represented Queensland eight times at State of Origin level ². He is considered one of the most destructive forwards in the game, and his signing is a major blow to the Titans and the Panthers, who were both vying for his signature ² ³ ⁴.
The Roosters are yet to confirm Fifita’s signing, but it is expected to be announced in the coming days ². The deal will see Fifita remain at the club until the end of 2028, and will provide a significant boost to the team’s chances in the coming seasons ².
