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Latrell Mitchell’s chances of staying at the Sydney Roosters appear slimmer than ever after it was confirmed he wouldn’t return to training with the NRL club.<\/p>\n
Mitchell was due to return to pre-season training on Monday for the first time since the club pulled an offer off the table for 2021 last November.<\/p>\n
However, they have since moved to stop an almost-certain media circus, with star centre being granted leave not to appear.<\/p>\n
“Sydney Roosters player Latrell Mitchell has been granted a leave of absence, excusing him from all training commitments,” the club said in a statement on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
Mitchell hasn’t been back on official duties with the Roosters since winning last year’s premiership.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old turned out for the Kangaroos for their end-of-year Tests, before he and the rest of the club’s international stars had their leave end over Christmas.<\/p>\n
Off-contract at the end of 2020, Mitchell has been linked with the Wests Tigers, Canterbury, North Queensland, Gold Coast and South Sydney.<\/p>\n
The Rabbitohs now seem the most likely destination, although they have previously moved to distance themselves from the talented back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n