Manly great Daly Cherry-Evans has completed one of the most high-profile shifts in NRL history, joining the Sydney Roosters.

Cherry-Evans's departure marks the first time a player with 350-plus games has ever changed clubs.

The arrival of the veteran, who is set to partner Sam Walker in the halves, shapes as a significant boost to the Roosters' premiership hopes.

"Daly's experience and understanding of the game will be a strong addition to our group and we're excited to welcome him to the Roosters," coach Trent Robinson said in a statement on Friday.

"I'm looking forward to working with him."

The 36-year-old will formally join the Roosters later this month.

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