Shaun Johnson, whose current NRL contract expires at the end of this year, has begun discussions with the Warriors about sticking with the team after 2024. Adam Webster, the coach of New Zealand, disclosed on Monday that the team is thrilled to have Johnson on staff and is looking forward to working with James Fisher-Harris, a recent addition.
Last Monday, the three-time premiership winner—a New Zealand international who turned down a four-year contract with the team—was revealed as the club’s newest addition for 2025. Johnson said he had visited with Fisher-Harris’ management after the player’s signing was announced, and he claimed to have started negotiations with the Warriors for a new contract.
“Fisher-Harris’ signing is definitely something to celebrate and want to play on for,” Johnson said on Monday. It’s week by week for me. I need to actually get a contract offer before I decide to continue playing, and that hasn’t happened yet. However, I am undoubtedly striking up those discussions with the appropriate individuals, having caught up with my manager today.”
Johnson had to leave the field with three minutes remaining in Friday night’s loss to the Dragons due to an Achilles ailment that he is now dealing with. The halfback is anticipated to play this weekend despite not practicing on Monday. There have been discussions about him perhaps taking a break in the upcoming weeks to give
Webster has made no secret of his wish to see Johnson stay for a few more years, even though his future after this year is still somewhat uncertain. “A hundred per cent would love to have Shaun around again,” stated Webster.”Although the season is young, I believe he is crucial to our squad and I adore the way he is playing. We’ll sort things out whenever we can because we have a nice connection.
