The Parramatta Eels have announced they have granted troubled half Kieran Foran a release from the remainder of his contract with the club.

Foran, who is dealing with a number of personal issues, had requested a release from his contract with the club to take time out of the game to get his life back on track.

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - MARCH 28: Kieran Foran of the Eels looks on during the round four NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on March 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - MARCH 28: Kieran Foran of the Eels looks on during the round four NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on March 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

The release of Foran now opens plenty of opportunities for the Eels, with the re-signing of Corey Norman and former star fullback Jarryd Hayne now realistic options.

Read the short statement from Parramatta below:

The Parramatta Eels have today granted Kieran Foran a release from the remainder of his contract with the club.

The Eels wish him well for the future.

Read more at ParraEels.com.au

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