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The Warriors have dropped a signing bombshell with Golden Boot winner and three-time Penrith premiership star James Fisher-Harris to join the club in 2025 after he was granted an early release from his contract at the Panthers contract on compassionate grounds.
The New Zealand captain is one of the best forwards in the world and played a key role in the Kiwis trouncing Australia 30-0 in the Pacific Championships last year.
Fisher-Harris told Penrith officials this week that he wanted to return home to be closer to his family and the club consented to releasing him from the final two years of his deal.
'Fish has been exceptional for the Panthers, both on and off the field,' Panthers coach Ivan Cleary said.
'The leadership and cultural impact he has displayed since coming into first grade has been outstanding. He's evolved into one of the game's elite players, and coaching him has been a pleasure.
'While we would have loved him to stay at the Panthers, we wish him, his partner Natalie, and children Tahira and Deon all the best for their next chapter.'
Fisher-Harris (pictured) is moving back to his native New Zealand on compassionate grounds
The powerhouse prop (pictured in action against Melbourne in round one this year) will be a huge loss to the Panthers
The four-year deal is huge for the Warriors
