Nothing 'murky' about Ben Barba deal, says Broncos Ben Barba will be a Bronco from next season. The Brisbane Broncos will pay compensation to the Bulldogs after a deal was reached to sign Ben Barba on a three-year deal. Barba will move to Red Hill for the start of next season after being released from his contract at the Bulldogs. He had expressed a desire to return to Queensland to be with his partner and children. Brisbane chief executive Paul White said that after months of speculation, a deal was signed within seven days of the Bulldogs saying they would release Barba. He said there was nothing "murky" about the dealings between the two clubs and Brisbane had only made their formal approach after Canterbury-Bankstown had given their permission. The deal will see Barba's previous two-year deal at Canterbury swapped to the Broncos, with Brisbane also paying a "reasonable" compensation package and salary to seal the deal. White said Barba's interest in the Broncos was never motivated by finance and there were no behavioural clauses built into the contract, despite Barba having faced a number of off-field issues. Effectively, Ben comes and plays for our club on the same terms and conditions than what he would have been under had he remained at the Bulldogs. I just want to say that at the outset, because it's important to understand, because these negotiations haven't been based on financial considerations," White said. What's played a heavy role is the commitment Ben has to his family, his children, a desire to come back to Queensland and a desire to play for our club. White wouldn't reveal the terms of the compensation package but said it reflected the time and effort the Bulldogs had poured into Barba, one of the most-exciting players in the game and a Dally M winner last season. We have struck a compensation deal with the Bulldogs. The terms and conditions of that compensation deal will remain confidential. But they're reasonable and they're reasonable in so much as the investments they have made in Ben on and off the field, particularly over the past 12 months. The terms and conditions are reasonable and certainly not excessive. Barba has a number of close friends within Brisbane's playing ranks, with Justin Hodges a key link as well as Josh Hoffman, who is Barba's cousin. Bulldogs chief executive Raelene Castle said it was a complex situation that had finally been resolved. "There were many complicated elements that needed to be considered around Ben's request for a release and we're pleased to have achieved a result that leaves everyone comfortable with the outcome," Castle said. While we have worked extremely hard with Ben, with his football and with his personal life, we accept that both of those things will be better if he is with family. We have confidence in our current roster, we have strong talent as part of our program and we have one of the best coaches in the game to continue to deliver results. Barba thanked the Bulldogs for their understanding and said he was looking forward to resuming his career in Brisbane from next season. "Today I agreed to terms with the Brisbane Broncos which will allow me to move to Queensland with my family," Barba said. I would like to thank the Bulldogs for their understanding of my personal circumstances and for their total support throughout my career. I would like to now focus on getting back on the field and finishing the year on a positive note in the blue and white.