JARRYD Hayne will formally announce he has secured a deal with the Detroit Lions at a press conference in Sydney this week.

Hayne’s NFL future has been the subject of intense speculation for months, but The Daily Telegraph can reveal the former Parramatta Eels star will this week sign off on a futures contract with the Lions.

media_camera Jarryd Hayne in action.

There was interest from the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, however Hayne has opted for the Lions due to their proven track record in player development.

It will cap off a remarkable achievement for Hayne, who quit the NRL four months ago to pursue what at the time seemed an unlikely dream of playing in the NFL.

However Hayne, who turned 27 last week, has spent the summer transforming his body for the rigours of playing the explosive running back position in the NFL.

media_camera Jarryd Hayne arrived back in Sydney.

Hayne has been training with renowned sprint coach Roger Fabri, as well as getting advice from former Eels strength and conditioning coach Craig Catterick.

Hayne’s management has also reached a corporate deal with Telstra to cover his NFL journey.

Under the agreement, Telstra will get the rights to video footage — filmed by CESports — taken from Hayne’s camp during his first few months in America.