BREAKING NEWS: Parramatta Eels Activate Club Option to Retain Josh Addo-Carr in Major Boost for 2026 Season
In a move that has thrilled fans and reaffirmed their ambitions for next season, the Parramatta Eels have officially exercised their club option to retain star winger Josh Addo-Carr for the 2026 NRL campaign. The announcement comes amid speculation about Addo-Carr’s future following a turbulent period both on and off the field — but the Eels have made their stance crystal clear: the “Foxx” isn’t going anywhere.
Addo-Carr, known for his blistering pace and infectious energy, joined the Eels in one of the most talked-about transfers in recent memory. Since arriving, he’s become an integral part of Parramatta’s attacking setup, reigniting their edge-line firepower and bringing invaluable experience to a side determined to return to premiership contention.
Sources close to the club indicate that Parramatta’s decision to trigger the extension was driven by Addo-Carr’s leadership in the locker room, professionalism during training, and ability to lift younger players around him. Head coach Brad Arthur reportedly pushed for the move, describing Addo-Carr as “a game-changer both on and off the pitch.”
“Josh has brought not just speed, but belief,” Arthur said. “He’s the kind of player who inspires the boys to push harder every week. We’re delighted to keep him in blue and gold.”
The timing of the announcement is strategic — coming just weeks before pre-season preparations begin. Parramatta fans, who endured a rollercoaster 2025 season, will take this as a statement of intent that the Eels are serious about stability and success. Addo-Carr’s retention also adds weight to the club’s ongoing recruitment drive, following the high-profile signing of Payne Haas, which has already shaken up the NRL landscape.
For Addo-Carr, the decision represents both loyalty and unfinished business. “Parra’s got something special building,” he said in a brief statement. “I’m proud to be part of it. We’ve got goals to chase — and I’m here to make it happen.”
With the Foxx locked in and new stars arriving, the Eels are shaping up as one of the most dangerous and entertaining teams heading into 2026. Their message to the NRL is loud and clear: the Eels are not rebuilding — they’re coming for glory.
