Local Gold Coast forward Klese Haas is staying home for a further two seasons, recommitting to the Titans until the end of 2029.
Already contracted for 2027, the 24-year-old’s new deal adds a further two-year extension to his tenure as a one club player and established member of Josh Hannay’s NRL squad.
Preparing to make his 74th appearance against the Bulldogs on Friday, the younger brother of Origin and International enforcer Payne Haas is proud to remain at the club that gave him his NRL opportunity.
"Living on the Gold Coast basically my whole life, it means the world to me and my family to lock in a further two years here," Klese said.
"I’d be lying if I said the temptation wasn’t there to play together with Payne, but at the end of the day, this club has given me so much and I want to repay that faith here at the Titans.
"Coming out of school, I got a six-week train-and-trial opportunity to work hard and earn a full-time NRL contract, and now I’m eager to stay and reap the rewards with all of us younger boys that are coming through together.
"The upwards trajectory this club is going in is exciting to see and I can’t wait to keep being part of it.”
A proud product of the Future Titans pathways, Hannay said Haas' re-signing was a significant boost for the club and its continued commitment to developing local talent.
"Klese is a great example of what can be achieved through our pathways system," the Titans coach said.
"He came through Keebra Park and has worked incredibly hard to establish himself as a NRL player since his first grade debut a few years ago.
"Whilst perhaps underrated externally, internally we value everything Klese brings to the table and see his best football still in front of him, especially with his positional switch to the middle this year.
"He's an important part of where we're heading as a club and I'm grateful he's put his trust in us to help him fulfil his potential and achieve his personal goals."
