MANLY prop Brenton Lawrence will finish his career in the NRL with his career coming full circle.

While he caught the eye of Newcastle, foxsports.com.au can reveal the Gold Coast have won the race for Lawrence’s signature.

Turning 33 in December, Lawrence will return to his former club on a two-year-deal.

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Nearing 100 games in the NRL, the Knights were keen on adding Lawrence to their roster to provide some size and experience to their young pack.

The club had initially hoped the allure of moving to the hunter to raise his young family would be a drawcard however it can be revealed that an additional season offered by the Titans was the clincher.

Manly's Brenton Lawrence scores a try. Source: News Corp Australia

It’s understood the Sea Eagles were always resigned to losing Lawrence which prompted the purchase of several younger forwards.

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In the last year Manly have turned over forwards Nate Myles (Storm), Liam Knight (Roosters), Siosaia Vave (Eels), Josh Starling (Knights), Luke Burgess and Willie Mason (Catalans) Feleti Mateo, while adding Shaun Lane, Lloyd Perrett and Curtis Sironen.

Lawrence started his NRL career with the club back in 2011 where he spent two seasons before moving to the Sea Eagles.

Considered a future Queensland Origin prospect for much of his career, the Titans believe Lawrence can help elevate the likes of Ryan James to the next level while providing assistance to promising forward Morgan Boyle, Agnatius Paasi, Max King and Nathaniel Peteru.