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SAD DEAL: Promising Parramatta Eels Playmaker Signs Three-Year Deal with NRL Rivals**In a disappointing blow for the Parramatta Eels, one of the club’s most promising young playmakers has signed a three-year deal to head north, joining an NRL rival in a move that has left fans and club officials stunned.The unnamed rising star, who was widely viewed as a future cornerstone of the Eels’ spine, will depart at the end of the current season to link up with a northern-based NRL club. The deal, reportedly worth a significant sum, highlights the increasing difficulty Parramatta faces in retaining top-tier talent amid salary cap pressures.Club insiders described the departure as a “sad loss” for the Eels, who had high hopes for the young talent’s long-term future in blue and gold.“We did everything we could to keep him,” a club spokesperson said. “But ultimately, he made a decision he felt was best for his career and development.”The move adds to a growing list of roster challenges for the Eels, who are also managing a string of injuries and underwhelming performances this season. Fans are now calling on the club to focus on retaining its remaining stars and developing the next generation of playmakers.More details on the player’s destination and Parramatta’s replacement plans are expected to emerge in the coming days.