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NRL transfer news 2022: Bulldogs set to re-sign Matt Burton on $3.5m four-year contract
After finally landing their dream coach in Cameron Ciraldo, the Bulldogs are fully turning their attention to securing their star five-eighth.
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August 18, 2022 - 5:46PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Canterbury are preparing to formally lodge a four-year contract extension for State of Origin star Matt Burton worth a cool $3.5m.
The Bulldogs are now fully focused on retaining Burton after the club’s previous priority, signing head coach Cameron Ciraldo, was accomplished last week.
Canterbury chairman John Khoury, club general manager of football Phil Gould and Burton’s manager, David Riolo, met about three weeks ago to discuss a contract extension.
Gould and Riolo also spoke about Burton earlier this week when meeting to discuss another player.
The Bulldogs want Burton to sign an extended deal which could end after 2027. He is already under contract for next season.
Burton, 22, could commend $850,000, possibly even $900,000, a season.
There is interest from rival clubs so Burton may hold off signing any deal until after Canterbury’s season ends in three weeks.
Canterbury are working on the proposal and should hand over the offer to Burton and Riolo shortly.
Burton is expected to re-sign given the close relationship he built at Penrith with Ciraldo, the current Panthers assistant coach.
The arrival of former Panthers teammate Viliame Kikau will only enhance Burton’s chances of staying. Burton and his family also have a connection with Bulldogs major sponsor Craig Laundy.
Just this week, Laundy told SEN: “Obviously, Matt has a strong history with Cam. Gus and Cam will start to talk to Matt, and I’d be very confident that they can work something out.”
The Bulldogs see Matt Burton as the man to carry their franchise into the future and are looking to lock him down long term.
“Matt is a superstar. We knew he was, that’s why we were so keen to sign him. That’s the next piece, the coaching piece of the puzzle is now done.”
Given the sensitivity around such a big deal, both parties were reluctant to comment publicly on Thursday. Burton’s hasn’t yet agreed to re-sign – but has no plans to exit either.
Canterbury is aware Burton is a franchise player. The club will use all of its power and influence to ensure the Dubbo junior remains at Belmore.
Insiders close to Canterbury are adamant Burton will stay unless a rival club comes over the top late with a massive offer.
Burton is said to be happy and committed to the Bulldogs.
Speculation increases about the future of Penrith and NSW centre Stephen Crichton, who comes off contract after next season.
With a tight salary cap, the Panthers may be forced to move one of its star players and Crichton has been regularly linked to the Bulldogs.
Canterbury has already signed Parramatta’s Reed Mahoney, Canberra’s Ryan Sutton and Manly’s Andrew Davey for next season.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...t/news-story/fd4d1680e0e7d62840a6c6942e7c623a
After finally landing their dream coach in Cameron Ciraldo, the Bulldogs are fully turning their attention to securing their star five-eighth.
Follow
@BulldogRitchie
2 min read
August 18, 2022 - 5:46PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Canterbury are preparing to formally lodge a four-year contract extension for State of Origin star Matt Burton worth a cool $3.5m.
The Bulldogs are now fully focused on retaining Burton after the club’s previous priority, signing head coach Cameron Ciraldo, was accomplished last week.
Canterbury chairman John Khoury, club general manager of football Phil Gould and Burton’s manager, David Riolo, met about three weeks ago to discuss a contract extension.
Gould and Riolo also spoke about Burton earlier this week when meeting to discuss another player.
The Bulldogs want Burton to sign an extended deal which could end after 2027. He is already under contract for next season.
Burton, 22, could commend $850,000, possibly even $900,000, a season.
There is interest from rival clubs so Burton may hold off signing any deal until after Canterbury’s season ends in three weeks.
Canterbury are working on the proposal and should hand over the offer to Burton and Riolo shortly.
Burton is expected to re-sign given the close relationship he built at Penrith with Ciraldo, the current Panthers assistant coach.
The arrival of former Panthers teammate Viliame Kikau will only enhance Burton’s chances of staying. Burton and his family also have a connection with Bulldogs major sponsor Craig Laundy.
Just this week, Laundy told SEN: “Obviously, Matt has a strong history with Cam. Gus and Cam will start to talk to Matt, and I’d be very confident that they can work something out.”
The Bulldogs see Matt Burton as the man to carry their franchise into the future and are looking to lock him down long term.
“Matt is a superstar. We knew he was, that’s why we were so keen to sign him. That’s the next piece, the coaching piece of the puzzle is now done.”
Given the sensitivity around such a big deal, both parties were reluctant to comment publicly on Thursday. Burton’s hasn’t yet agreed to re-sign – but has no plans to exit either.
Canterbury is aware Burton is a franchise player. The club will use all of its power and influence to ensure the Dubbo junior remains at Belmore.
Insiders close to Canterbury are adamant Burton will stay unless a rival club comes over the top late with a massive offer.
Burton is said to be happy and committed to the Bulldogs.
Speculation increases about the future of Penrith and NSW centre Stephen Crichton, who comes off contract after next season.
With a tight salary cap, the Panthers may be forced to move one of its star players and Crichton has been regularly linked to the Bulldogs.
Canterbury has already signed Parramatta’s Reed Mahoney, Canberra’s Ryan Sutton and Manly’s Andrew Davey for next season.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...t/news-story/fd4d1680e0e7d62840a6c6942e7c623a
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