Jarome Luai will join the Parramatta Eels from 2027, the club formally announced on Tuesday. The NRL playmaker’s move comes after speculation regarding his future at Wests Tigers. Wests Tigers half Benji Marshall dismissed reports of a Luai relationship breakdown as "made up rumours." Marshall also claimed a rumour dispute explained the saga. Parramatta announced Luai’s signing though no further details were released. Marshall’s comments came after Nine.com.au, SMH and ABC all reported on the unexplained transfer claims.