Mitchell Pearce will finally get his move to the Catalans Dragons after being released by the Newcastle Knights.
The 32-year-old asked for a release from the final year of his contract last month with the club finally granting him his wish on Monday.
“The Knights would like to thank Mitchell for his significant contribution since joining the club in 2017, celebrating many highlights including 300 NRL games and back-to-back finals series,” the Knights said in a statement.
“The club wishes Mitchell all the very best for his future.”
Pearce joins the French side on a three-year deal worth in the vicinity of $600,000 a season.
The number seven will take over the starting halfback role from former teammate James Maloney who recently retired from professional rugby league.
Pearce played 309 first-grade games in the NRL across stints with both the Roosters and Knights.
He’ll be remembered in Australia as one of the best playmakers of his generation having won the 2013 premiership with the Roosters and as a Blues representative in State of Origin on 19 occasions.