Veteran Manly Sea Eagles centre Steve Matai is poised to retire, despite having another year to run on his contract.

Matai's management and the Sea Eagles have been negotiating a termination agreement and it's expected an official announcement is imminent.

Calling it a day: Steve Matai. Credit:Getty Images

The former Kiwi international will finish an illustrious career as a one-club man, making all of his 229 NRL appearances for the Sea Eagles. On several occasions he knocked back lucrative offers to return to his native New Zealand to play with the Warriors, but remained devoted to the Silvertails during an 11-season first-grade career.

Matai was a constant danger in attack, scoring 91 tries and setting up countless others during his time on the northern beaches. However, the former Kiwi international is perhaps best known for his punishing defence, earning a reputation as one of the hardest-hitting centres in the game.