JUST IN: Parramatta Eels Extend Head Coach Brad Arthurโs Contract in \$2.8 Million Double-Season Deal…. read more details in ๐๐๐
In a major move aimed at securing long-term stability, the Parramatta Eels have officially extended the contract of head coach Brad Arthur in a lucrative \$2.8 million deal that will keep him at the helm for the next four seasons.The agreement, which effectively adds two more years to his current contract, signals a strong vote of confidence from the clubโs board. It ensures Arthur remains in charge until the end of the 2029 NRL season.โThis four-year commitment is not just about loyalty, but about belief in Bradโs vision and leadership,โ said Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos. โWe are investing in long-term success โ not just on the field, but across the entire club culture.โArthur, who has been leading the Eels since 2014, is currently one of the NRLโs longest-serving coaches. Under his guidance, Parramatta has consistently made finals appearances and developed a strong player development system, despite falling short of clinching a premiership title.โIโm grateful for the clubโs belief in what weโre building,โ Arthur said in a brief statement. โThis team has unfinished business, and Iโm excited to continue the journey with this playing group and the passionate Eels supporters.โThe \$2.8 million extension is expected to make Arthur one of the highest-paid coaches in the competition, further underlining the clubโs desire to build stability in leadership amid a fiercely competitive NRL landscape.As the 2025 season approaches, fans will now watch closely to see if Arthur can turn long-term faith into long-awaited silverware.