Latrell Mitchell re-signs with Rabbitohs

Latrell Mitchell has nipped a yr of contract hypothesis within the bud, re-signing with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for 2 extra years on the eve of the 2021 season.

The Rabbitohs fullback was set to have his contract expire on the conclusion of the approaching season however will now stick with the membership he left the Sydney Roosters for till the top of 2023.

Since bursting onto the scene with the Roosters in 2016, the now 23-year-old was the topic of relentless rumours and hypothesis in 2019 – with media shops reporting on an allegedly painful negotiation course of with the Roosters. Finally, the Indigenous All Star crossed to his outdated membership’s arch rivals forward of 2020, making the swap from centre to fullback on the similar time.

Mitchell has performed 111 first grade video games, scoring 69 tries throughout that point. He has additionally represented New South Wales in State of Origin, the Indigenous All Stars and Australia in Exams. He struggled initially in his first yr at Souths, scoring simply 4 tries in 14 matches, however was choosing up steam earlier than a hamstring harm prematurely ended his season.

In a South Sydney membership assertion, Mitchell mentioned he was “actually assured that we are able to obtain what we wish to obtain within the coming seasons.”

“It’s a particular membership and a particular group of gamers and it means so much to me and my household to characterize South Sydney.

“We wish to create extra historical past for this Membership and its folks and I can’t wait to be a part of it,” he mentioned.

South Sydney’s head of soccer, Mark Ellison, praised Mitchell for the arduous work he was placing in behind the scenes as he labored to each rehabilitate from his harm and enhance as a participant.

“Everybody recognises the pure expertise that Latrell has, nevertheless not everybody will get to see the arduous work he places into his sport at coaching and within the fitness center.

“He’s a group chief amongst Indigenous folks and he has a powerful voice on points that have an effect on us all,” he mentioned.

The Rabbitohs kick off their season in 2021’s opening match, in opposition to the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Thursday, March 11.