South Sydney say they are willing to delay talks on a new contract for Latrell Mitchell until March, as they assess how the club’s star recovers from a serious back injury. The outlets report the Rabbitohs are preparing for Mitchell to reach free agency on November 1.
The reporting highlights that the club’s approach is driven by uncertainty around Mitchell’s fitness timeline. Rather than negotiating immediately, South Sydney intend to monitor his rehabilitation and return to play before discussing the terms of a potential deal.
Across the sources, the core details remain the same: Mitchell’s injury is described as significant, the club is not rushing contract discussions, and it expects free agency to be on the horizon in November. The articles frame the waiting period through the lens of cautious planning, with March presented as the point when the club may revisit negotiations after further medical and performance information becomes available.
