TYRONE Roberts will leave Warrington Wolves at the end of 2018.

The Australian playmaker was contracted to The Wire until November 2020, but will return to Australia just a year into his deal.

There was an option in Roberts' favour to return to the NRL after this season and he has decided to take it up for compassionate reasons.

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"I’ve been in regular contact with Tyrone as we have a really good working relationship. It’s just unfortunate that his family is homesick," Wire head coach Steve Price said.

"One thing I’m sure about with Tyrone is that he is fully committed to the Warrington Wolves for the rest of the year.

"I’m confident he’ll keep on improving and evolving as the season progresses.

"He has outlined to me personally that he’s determined to leave in a successful manner."

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Chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick confirmed work on recruiting Roberts' replacement was already well under way.

"We understand and support Tyrone’s reasons for wanting to return home and wish him all the best for his future.

"He is fully committed to the team and the club for the remainder of this season as he’s keen to enjoy a successful finish to his time at Warrington and in Super League.

"Work has already commenced on recruiting a replacement."