Melbourne premiership midfielder Christian Petracca wants to be traded to the Gold Coast Suns.

The 29-year-old Norm Smith medallist met with the Gold Coast on Thursday after both the Demons and Petracca decided he should explore his options during the trade period.

A competition source with knowledge of the situation, who preferred to remain anonymous, said Petracca had decided he wanted to join the Suns.

Petracca also met with Adelaide on Monday in a hastily arranged catch-up after it only became clear late last week Melbourne wanted to release the champion midfielder who still has four years remaining on his contract.

He was impressed with the pitches presented by both clubs and wrestled with the decision before deciding on the Suns after being shown around the Gold Coast facilities

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