Jarrod Croker has questioned if Wests Tigers' star Jarome Luai is all-in with his current club after the half reportedly signed a mega deal with the new PNG Chiefs side.

After being spotted in the country on Sunday, meeting with club officials, the Wests Tigers captain has reportedly agreed to sign with the NRL’s 19th side for its inaugural season in 2028.

The securing of the four-time premiership players is a massive development for the club, which has also reportedly signed South Sydney winger and PNG representative Alex Johnston.

Reflecting on the news, the Raiders legend was thrilled that the Chiefs had secured a marquee signing.

“I'm happy for the Chiefs,” Croker told SEN’s Sportsday with Rat and Jarrod.

“I think it's a great signing. I love what they've done by getting a big name straight away.”

Throughout his time at the Wests Tigers, the star five-eighth has faced plenty of discussion as to whether he would leave the club.

When the star half initially signed, the former Panther was given a player option for each season after his first two years to leave the club.

In that time, Luai had said that he would be with the Tigers for the long run.

The 29-year-old was also highly critical when former teammate Lachlan Galvin left the Tigers halfway through last season to join the Bulldogs.

While Croker notes that Luai has done nothing wrong in regard to his contract, he did wonder how Tigers fans would feel watching him play for the next two seasons, given his previous statement.

“I just don't know how I feel if I'm a Tigers fan,” he continued.

“There was a lot of speculation on Jarome Luai last year. He went quite hard at Lachie Galvin when he left.

(Jahream) Bula did as well; a few of them went quite hard at Lachie.

“I know it's a different situation, you're not packing up and leaving mid-year, it's not bad circumstances by any means.

“He had a five-year deal, so he had two extra years left after (2027), saying he's all in, and then coming out and signing halfway through for another team.

“Is he all in (now) knowing that he's got those $1.2 tax-free million dollars?

“I just don't know how to be if I'm a Tigers fan.”

Rogers, however, believes that Luai has earned the right to make this move.

“He's earned the right to go and do that,” Rogers said.

“I know there are gonna be some disappointed Wests Tigers fans.

“I think he'll be 31 by the time he gets up there, (so he's) still got some good footy left in him.

“I'm 100% OK with it.”

The Wests Tigers are set to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning where they will address the news.