The future of Nathan Cleary’s multimillion-dollar Aussie property portfolio is under a cloud following a rumoured offer to move to the UK.
According to news reports, the Penrith Panthers superstar has been tipped to quit the NRL for a $3.75 million (£2 million) deal in the Super League.
The potential overseas move would place the 28-year-old halfback closer to his girlfriend, Matildas star Mary Fowler, who plays for Manchester City.
The international contract offer has triggered speculation over whether Cleary will liquidate his Australian real estate assets.
The four-time premiership winner has built a significant mix of residential and commercial investments across Sydney’s west since 2018.
Cleary spent $1.05 million on a renovated 1970s house just days after his 21st birthday.
The purchase came after signing of a five-year contract extension with the Panthers.
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Nathan Cleary has been tipped to quit the NRL for a $3.75 million deal in the Super League. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
The potential overseas move would place the 28-year-old halfback closer to his girlfriend, Matildas star Mary Fowler, who plays for Manchester City. Picture Instagram
Cleary secured the four-bedroom home for $150,000 less than its initial asking price, benefiting from a temporary decline in the Sydney housing market.
Property records indicate he still owns the home, which is located several kilometres from BlueBet Stadium.
Cleary’s primary residence is a luxury four-bedroom house situated directly on the Nepean River.
The star playmaker purchased the property from his father and Panthers coach, Ivan Cleary, for $1.7 million in 2022.
Ivan originally bought the Western Sydney home for $1.175 million in 2013 during his first coaching stint with Penrith.
The home stands a short distance from the Panthers’ training base in Penrith.
The superstar athlete embarked on a “moody” renovation of the home in 2023. The residence suffered a severe kitchen ceiling collapse in March 2026, causing extensive water damage to the wooden floors.
The star playmaker purchased the property from his father and Panthers coach, Ivan Cleary, for $1.7 million in 2022.
Nathan Cleary sold his investment property on Aviators Way, Penrith for $660,000. Picture: realestate.com.au
Ivan Cleary (left) announced he will leave his head coaching role at Penrith at the end of next season.
Cleary previously offloaded a two-bedroom investment apartment on Aviators Way in Thornton Central for $660,000 in March 2025.
He purchased that apartment off the plan in 2016, two years before its completion by developers St Hilliers and joint venture partners First Point.
The Penrith captain also holds significant local commercial stakes tied to the area.
He owns a share in Freddy’s, a sports bar on High St named after former Panthers legend Brad Fittler.
He is also a shareholder in Penrith-based beer company Drink West through his private firm, Crackles Investments.
Speculation around Cleary’s long-term investments intensified after his father Ivan announced next year will be his final season coaching the Panthers.
The announcement raised concerns that the superstar halfback may follow his father out of the club and dump his Aussie assets.
Cleary remains officially contracted to Penrith until the end of 2027.
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