Penrith Panthers have released Zane Tetevano effective immediately from the final year of his contract, to join Leeds in the Super League.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the club said the 30-year-old prop had been granted an immediate release to take up a three year deal with Leeds Rhinos.<\/p>\n
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"We've granted Zane's request for a release out of respect to him and his family, in consideration of the valuable opportunity they've been presented by Leeds Rhinos," Panthers General Manager Rugby League Matt Cameron said.<\/p>\n
"We wish to thank Leeds Rhinos and Zane's manager Wayde Rushton for their cooperation through this process.<\/p>\n
"We also extend our thanks to Zane for his service to Panthers and wish him the best of luck in the Super League."<\/p>\n
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Tetevano, who made 19 NRL appearances in 2020 averaging 100 running metres per game, says that he is grateful for his time at the club.<\/p>\n
"While it's difficult to leave Panthers, I'm extremely grateful to the club for allowing my family and I to take up this opportunity," Tetevano said.<\/p>\n
"My time at Penrith was one of the most enjoyable years of my career.<\/p>\n
"I want to thank everyone involved with the club for their support and wish them all the best for the future."<\/p>\n
It's said that the paperwork for his Leeds contract will be finalised in the coming days.<\/p>\n
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