Hull have introduced the quick departure of their marquee Australian signing Josh Reynolds.
The 33-year-old stand-off signed a two-year contract with the choice of a 3rd season when he joined Hull from Wests Tigers in December 2020 and is assumed to have been the highest-paid participant within the membership’s historical past.
However his type has slumped this marketing campaign and Hull say they’ve agreed a mutual settlement for his launch.
An announcement on Wednesday stated: “Hull FC can affirm that Josh Reynolds has left the membership with quick impact.
“Each events have mutually agreed that the Australian is not going to be staying with the membership for the 2023 season.
“Because of that settlement, the membership has additional agreed with the participant that he can depart instantly to open up pathways for future expertise within the squad.
“The membership want to thank Josh for his efforts, while wishing him luck for the long run.”
Reynolds, who additionally performed for NSW in State of Origin and within the NRL for Canterbury Bulldogs, made 25 appearances in his 18 months with the Black and Whites, scoring seven tries.
Hull are thought to have lined up Castleford stand-off Jake Trueman as a alternative for 2023 and are additionally anticipated to half firm with skipper and scrumhalf Luke Gale, whose contract runs out this 12 months.
The departure of Reynolds leaves a gap in coach Brett Hodgson’s squad for Friday’s recreation at Warrington, with Ben McNamara nonetheless recovering from a again harm.
Hodgson has included Jacob Hookem, Aidan Burrell and Davy Litten in his preliminary 21-man squad for the journey to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.