Former NRL star Jamal Idris has declared himself ready for a return to the game, and says his manager has already received interest from a number of clubs to play next season.

The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in the NRL since being released by Penrith late in 2015 to take an indefinite leave of absence.

But after embarking on a worldwide journey of self-discovery that spanned 12 countries in less than 12 months, Idris is now keen on making a comeback to the competition.

"My plan honestly is, it's going to sound silly, but I never really had that mentally where I want to push myself to be the best that I can to be," Idris told Foxtel's On the Couch with Sterlo program.