MANLY fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the club and Warringah Council finally reached a breakthrough in the row over rent at Brookvale Oval.

While nothing has been signed or voted on, The Daily Telegraph understands the feuding parties have agreed to terms regarding the licence for the full season at the ground

An arrangement over a season-long licence at Fortress Brookvale is to be put to councillors where it’s expected to get the green light.

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The deal has been months in the making, but the season now starts in less than three weeks, with a clash against the Bulldogs.

The row started over the state of the pitch — something Warringah Council, which pays almost $1 million a year running Brookvale Park — disputes.

The club cancelled its lease and refused to pay last season’s fees, until a secret-deal was reached.

The Council then turned down a $220,000 offer from the club for this season — saying it wanted $375,000.

Warringah Mayor Michael Regan said: “I couldn’t be happier while Sea Eagles chief executive Joe Kelly said: “It was absolutely essential that we had immediate certainty for our army of fans, members and sponsors prior to the looming kick-off.

“We never contemplated going away from Brookvale Oval after 70 years at the Fortress”.