Josh Schuster mooted meeting with Titans coach Des Hasler has reportedly not happened, after the free agent and his manager Mario Tartak were spotted on the Gold Coast.
Having agreed to a release from Manly, Schuster was captured on the glitter strip on Friday, sparking speculation he could be set to join his old coach.
However, 9News reporter Danny Weidler revealed on Nine's 100% Footy that after speaking with Tartak, the meeting did not occur.
READ MORE: NRL's 'absolutely pathetic' reaction to 'shameful' act
READ MORE: Worrying Wayne act could come back to bite Bunnies
READ MORE: Latrell lesson Broncos must take in Reynolds absence
Despite the denial, Schuster still has an interest in returning to the NRL in the future, with Weidler reporting the Samoan representative's desire to play five-eighth.
"He doesn't want to be a back-rower, he wants to get his fitness to a level where he can be a five-eighth again," he said.
100% Footy is now available as a podcast! Subscribe/follow via Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts
"… Right now though, they're putting all club talks on hold and they just want to concentrate on getting his mental state right and then his football right."
Schuster officially left the Sea Eagles just under two weeks ago with reports the club gave him a $1 million payout.
Where the talented 23-year-old will land next is unclear as he tries to settle after a difficult pre-season which included chicken pox, finger surgery, a calf strain and having to relive the death of his best friend Keith Titmuss during an inquiry.
Watch the 2024 NRL premiership live and free on Nine and 9Now.
Speaking on Nine's Friday Night Golden Point, league great Brad Fittler believes Schuster could excel once he's 100 per cent ready to go.
"Josh Schuster is a very talented player," he said.
"Get him fresh and fit and he'd be good in any team so I just wish him all the best."
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.