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Kane Evans will bid the Sydney Roosters farewell at the end of the season after signing a three-year deal with Parramatta.

The 25-year-old made his first grade debut for the Roosters in 2014 against the Eels and has played 62 games in four seasons at the club.

The forward, who has also represented Fiji in the Pacific Test, says the club has played a "huge part" in shaping and supporting him as a player.

"I'll be eternally grateful to Robbo (Trent Robinson), the players and all the staff at the club for that and the lifelong friendships I've made along the way," Evans said in a statement on Thursday.

"I'm pleased to have my future sorted out, but for now, I'm just determined to give my all for the rest of the season and thank everyone at the Roosters for all their support over the years."

It was a bittersweet day for the Roosters after the club earlier announced the signing of NSW Origin and Wests Tigers fullback James Tedesco on a four-year-contract.

The 24-year-old, who played 78 games in six seasons for the Tigers, will join the Roosters at the start of next season.

Roosters Official Statement

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The Sydney Roosters have today confirmed that prop-forward Kane Evans will depart the Club at the end of the season to take up a three-year deal with another NRL club.

Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly said: “A popular clubman, Kane has been a significant contributor to the Sydney Roosters since he joined the Club as a 17-year-old and we respect his decision to secure his long-term playing future.

“We wish Kane all the very best in his career going forward, however in the short-term, we look forward to Kane continuing to be an integral member of our squad for the remainder of the year,” he added.

“The Roosters have played such a huge part in helping me become the man I am today and I’ll be eternally grateful to Robbo, the players and all the staff at the Club for that and the lifelong friendships I’ve made along the way,” said Kane Evans.

“Looking ahead, I’m pleased to have my future sorted out, but for now, I’m just determined to give my all for the rest of the season and thank everyone at the Roosters for all their support over the years,” he added.

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