Darcy Moore will "100 per cent" stay at Collingwood next season according to Essendon legend Tim Watson.

Moore has been heavily linked to Sydney this off-season, but Watson believes theย father-son utility will remain at the Holden Centre.

โ€œTake this to the bank, press record everybody, Darcy Moore is staying at Collingwood,โ€ Tim Watson toldย SEN Breakfast.

Watson said earlier in the year Moore has the potential to "be a superstar defender in this competition for another decade".

Moore impressed as a defender this season, despite battling a number of injuries and playing just seven games.