Superstar Swan rejects $6m+ offers to head home... but new deal signals future plans
Is Heeney up front the key for Swans? | 03:36One of the competition’s most high-profile players out of contract in Chad Warner has been taken off the market, with the superstar committing to Sydney on a two-year contract.It means the 23-year-old is locked in at the Swans until the end of 2027, which will take him through to free agency.Born and bred in Western Australia, Warner’s extension at the red and white means the multi-million dollar offers from rival clubs Fremantle and West Coast high and dry.FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer.It was understood back in March that the Eagles had tabled a contract offer of up to six years, which would have almost certainly been worth north of $1 million per season.“I’m really happy to be staying. I’ve loved every minute of my time at the Swans and I’m excited for what’s ahead,” Warner said in a club statement after his signing.“From the moment I arrived six years ago all the people – the players, coaches, and staff – have embraced me and helped me feel at home.“I have great belief in the direction we are heading and know we have exciting times to come.”“Chad is an elite talent with an exceptional work ethic, so we are rapt to have him commit to Sydney for a further two years,” Sydney’s GM of Football Leon Cameron added.“He is a popular and respected member of our playing group, who has been a key contributor in our midfield for several seasons now.“At just 23, Chad has already made a huge impact, and with his best football still ahead of him, we’re excited to see his journey continue in Sydney.”Warner has played 91 games for the Swans since his club debut in 2020, and has kicked 85 goals after being taken with Pick 39 in the 2019 AFL draft.
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