Veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has finally made a career decision.

The former Manly Sea Eagles skipper has officially joined the Sydney Roosters for the 2026 NRL season, ending a 15-year career in the Northern Beaches.

The Roosters confirmed the signing on Friday morning, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the future of the 36-year-old playmaker.

Cherry-Evans played 352 games for the Sea Eagles, captaining the club for much of the past decade and winning a premiership in his rookie 2011 season.

However, the Sea Eagles were unable to reach a new agreement with their skipper earlier this year, paving the way for his switch to Bondi.

NRL Rd 4 – Sea Eagles v Eels
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles takes on the defence during the round four NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park, on March 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The Roosters deal is reportedly worth around $500,000 for 2026, with an option in Cherry-Evans' favour for a second year in 2027.

The move reunites Cherry-Evans with several Queensland Maroons teammates and adds experience to a Sydney side expected to be among the premiership favourites next season.