THE Roosters are backing Luke Keary to lead the club into the future after re-signing the star half on a new deal worth almost $2.2 million.

It’s understood the Roosters will announce the signing coup this week after Keary put pen to paper on a new three-year-contract last week.

It’s a huge win for the club with Keary off-contract in 2018 but they will bid farewell to veteran fullback Michael Gordon.

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The 34-year-old has been cleared to officially join the Gold Coast.

Foxsports.com.au can reveal the Roosters have signed off on the release of the custodian from the final year of his deal.

He’ll now join the Titans on a two-year-deal which will see him claim the No.1 jersey previously held by Jarryd Hayne.

“Michael is a player that everyone loves playing with and is the ultimate professional in every aspect of the game,” Titans coach Garth Brennan said.

“We have a number of young players in the squad and Michael will help them with their development as well as be a leader amongst the group.”

“His experience as well as his ability as a goal kicker will make him a valuable commodity here at the Titans.”

While Hayne’s premature departure from the glitter strip for a return to Parramatta freed up ample space on the Titans’ salary cap, they landed Gordon’s signature at a steal.

With Gordon keen to relocate to be closer to his family, his contract is worth close to the figure he was poised to earn at the Roosters.

Gordon’s contract in Bondi was worth $250,000 next season.

The Roosters will bid farewell to Titans-bound Michael Gordon. Source: News Corp Australia

While the loss of Gordon isn’t ideal, foxsports.com.au understands the Tricolours will be compensated for the early release of the 34-year-old.

The Titans are hopeful of having the paperwork signed off this Tuesday and announcing their newest signing in the afternoon.

Gordon flew up to the Gold Coast last week for a physical to expedite the process.

While the loss of Gordon leaves the Roosters down an outside back, they did recently add former Waratah Reece Robinson to their squad.

They’ll now turn their attention to the retention of young gun Joseph Manu.

In the short term, they’ll revel in the Keary news.

It puts to bed almost four months of work by the recruitment team.

After a breakout first season with the club, the Roosters have been busily working away on an extension.

While the departure of Mitchell Pearce heightened the importance of getting the Keary deal done, the two are completely unrelated.

The Roosters have felt the No.6 is the future of the club with his brand of football unwavering regardless of who his halves partner is.

The next priority for the club is now finalising the two-year extension of co-captain Jake Friend and continuing their pursuit of Rabbitohs gun Angus Crichton before opening talks with fellow leader Boyd Cordner.