Richmond have finally offered Bachar Houli a new contract, after the premiership star had earlier expressed frustration as to how long the negotiations were taking.

It’s understood that Houli’s management is closing in on a one-year extension at Punt Road after receiving an official offer from the Tigers late on Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier in the day, Houli had told The Age he was questioning why he was yet to be offered a deal for 2020, given his rich vein of form.

The 31-year-old believes he’s playing the best football of his career.