Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has been granted an early release from his contract to return to Australia.
The 28-year-old was off contract at the end of next season after originally joining the club in 2021.
Warriors development and pathways manager Andrew McFadden said the club wanted Montoya to stay in New Zealand to finish his contract next year.
“We were keen for Marcelo to see out his contract with us but we’re really pleased he has found a club back in Australia giving him longer term security,” McFadden said in a statement.
"He has been a terrific person to have at our club for the last four seasons. He made a major contribution on and off the field and we wish him and his wife Tayla all the best for their future."
Montoya joined the Warriors from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the Covid era, spending his first two seasons with the club in Australia.
The Fijian international scored 30 tries in 82 appearances for the Warriors and played 19 matches in their most recent NRL campaign.
It's rumoured that Montoya could make a return to the Bulldogs as a possible replacement for the departing Josh Addo-Carr.
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