After more than a decade in Melbourne, Nelson Asofa-Solomona is on the lookout for a new home in 2026.
Code Sports are now reporting that the Parramatta Eels are the latest club to enter the race for the 29-year-old's signature.
Head coach Jason Ryles has already shown an appetite for Storm players who have become available on the open market, landing gun halfback Jonah Pezet for the 2026 season.
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Asofa-Solomona had fallen out of favour with Craig Bellamy after a string of injuries and suspensions, including being barred from the last two grand finals.
This resulted in the club granting the towering prop a release from his contract last week, despite having had two years left on the deal.
Parramatta is widely regarded as an emerging roster, however, they have several ageing veterans on their books, particularly in the forward pack.
Junior Paulo, Ryan Matterson and the newly acquired Jack De Belin all have deals that will reach a critical juncture after next season.
Asofa-Solomona could provide a long-term solution in the middle of the park, whilst also bringing 215 games of NRL experience.
With the emergence of R360 as a serious player in the 2025 off season, it's been reported that Asofa-Solomona is seriously considering a switch to the 15-man code.
Given the $850,000 wicket he was on in Melbourne, powerbrokers at the Eels may have to reach deep into their pockets to stave off the price tag that the Saudi-backed breakaway league would potentially be prepared to throw at him.