NZ Warriors wing Marcelo Montoya has been granted an early release from his contract to return to Australia to continue his NRL career.
The 28-year-old former Fiji Bati international was off contract at the end of next season after originally joining the club in 2021.
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“We were keen for Marcelo to see out his contract with us but we’re really pleased he has found a club back in Australia giving him longer term security,” said Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He has been a terrific person to have at our club for the last four seasons. He made a major contribution on and off the field and we wish him and his wife Tayla all the best for their future.”
Montoya joined the Warriors from Canterbury Bulldogs in the Covid-19 era, spending his first two seasons with the club in Australia.
He scored 30 tries in his 82 appearances for the Warriors, playing all 27 games in 2023.