I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have signed a **three-year contract** with the Parramatta Eels — the club that has always been my home, the place where I belong, and the colours I wear with pride.
From the very first time I pulled on the blue & gold, I felt it in my bones: this is where I’m meant to be. Every training session, every try, every roar from the crowd—it all reminded me of why I started playing this game in the first place. Today, I step back into that journey with humility, gratitude and an unbreakable commitment to bring my best for this Club.
### A Return That Means More
The Eels were the club that nurtured me, challenged me and shaped me into the player I am. I’ve been fortunate to wear several jerseys across my career, to chase different dreams and test myself in new arenas. But this one has always held a special place in my heart. It’s not just about football—it’s about community, loyalty, connection. It’s about the fans, the culture, the suburb, the family.
When the opportunity resurfaced to come home and give everything back, I didn’t hesitate. I saw in this club the chance to contribute not just on the field, but off it — to mentor, to lead, to embed the values I hold dear. I want to help build something that lasts, something meaningful for this generation and those to come.
### My Promise to You
To the Blue & Gold Army: thank you for your unwavering faith, your energy, your passion. I hear you. And I promise to bring everything I have every time I walk out on that field.
Over the next three seasons I pledge to fight for every inch, to compete like it means everything (because it does), and to honour the jersey with respect and pride. The Eels’ jersey isn’t just kit—it’s identity, it’s history, it’s community.
### Looking Ahead
Together, we’ll aim high. We’ll chase finals, we’ll chase championships, and when we fall short (and we will, at times) we’ll pick each other up and build again. I’m back where I belong, and I couldn’t be more excited to write the next chapter of our story in these iconic colours.
So to my teammates, coaches, staff, supporters and everyone who lives and breathes Parramatta: let’s do this together. The journey starts now — let’s make these next three years ones to remember.
Thank you for having me back.
**Jarryd Hayne**
