Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has confirmed that Brodie Grundy will score a seven-year deal, after initial reluctance from the club.

It emerged last week that the Magpies and the ruckman's management are closing on the bumper contract.

The Pies are closing in on a deal with Brodie Grundy. Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

One of the AFL's best players becomes eligible for restricted free agency at the end of next season, but it is now a matter of when, not if, his new deal with Collingwood is announced.

Grundy and his management made it clear they wanted the seven-year deal.