Latrell Mitchell says he wants to make sure there are no hard feelings between him and Adam Doueihi following the utility’s decision to leave South Sydney.

After premiership-winning centre Mitchell signed with the club and made his desire to play fullback clear, Doueihi was delivered the news from coach Wayne Bennett that he had permission to look elsewhere if he wanted to be a regular first-grader.

The 21-year-old took Bennett’s news and acted upon it by announcing to his teammates at training on Wednesday morning that he is leaving the club.

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The news came suddenly for all of Doueihi’s teammates including Mitchell who found out through Bennett.

“I didn’t even know what was going on until this morning so I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet,” Mitchell told foxsports.com.au

“But ‘Wayno’ and I had a yarn today, he said ‘look Doueihi is going to chase a dream’ and that’s all it is - it’s a dream - and I’m chasing mine as well. Whether it was at the Tigers or at Souths, it doesn’t matter at the end of the day you still get to play rugby league and play the game you love.”

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Mitchell’s understands that his signature was always going to have a huge impact on the other keen fullbacks at the club and supports the reasons behind Doueihi’s decision to find a new opportunity.

“I know for Doueihi he’s a really good player and I just want to wish him all the best. It’s hard for me to come and one to go - I know what it’s like.

“I just want to give him all the best for him and his career and I know he’ll go a long way because he’s really driven.

“I just want to make sure that there’s no hard feelings between me and him. It’s just a business, we’ve both got to pay the bills and that’s how we do it - and also we’ve got to live our dream.”

Doueihi has played 30 NRL games for the Rabbitohs, has represented Lebanon and is known for is work ethic.

Latrell Mitchell and Wayne Bennett discussed Adam Doueihi’s departure. Source: AAP

The young gun has reportedly attracted interest from Melbourne, Canberra, the Roosters and Wests Tigers and would be a handy pick-up for any club given his ability to play fullback, five-eighth or in the centres.

However, it’s been reported that Doueihi and his family are disappointed at the Tigers’ hesitation to pay the Rabbitohs what they wanted for his release, which could rule them out of the race for his signature.

No announcement has been made on Doueihi’s future at this stage.