The Sydney Roosters have released Christian Tuipulotu to join a rival club.

According to The Australian's Brent Read, Tuipulotu is set to link up with the Manly Sea Eagles.

The Tricolours confirmed in a statement on Monday afternoon that the 19-year old had been released immediately.

โ€œChristian has been a hard-working and committed member of our squad, and the clubโ€™s provision of this release has been made with the view that it is in his best interests to secure his long-term future," ย Roosters Recruitment Manager Daniel Anderson told the club website.

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โ€œWe wish Christian well, and thank him for the contribution he has made over his time at the club.โ€

Tuipulotu made his NRL debut this season in Round 14 in his sole appearance at first-grade level.