Kumuls Star, Dion Aiye signs with Whitehaven
Aiyer is currently playing for the PNG Hunters in the Australian Queensland Cup (Instrust Cup). He was part of Kumuls squad that took part in several World Cups including 2008 and 2013 World Cups.
Aiye is expected to arrive in England next week to join the Whitehaven club and will play a part in Haven’s pre-season games in the build up to the new campaign.
Head coach Steve Deakin said: “He’s a superb utility player who made a great impression during the World Cup. The fact that he’s got a lot of utility about him means he will add a lot of value to our side. I really think this is a signing that will excite the fans. Looking at his international teammate Jessie Joe Parker and how well he has integrated, not just in this country but in this community. I think that bodes well for Dion.”
Haven chief executive Barry Richardson said: “We are delighted to have signed a quality player like Dion. He has received his visa application and will be joining us next week. It only took five weeks for us to get his application through so we are delighted with how quickly it has gone.
“We still feel we need to bring a couple more bodies in but we are so pleased to have a quality, international player at the club.
“We are still exploring other avenues to bring in new players but we won’t be signing anyone for the sake of signing them.
“We want players who will add value to the side.”
On Jessie Joe Parker’s return to the club Richardson added: “Unfortunately his visa still has not been granted.
“We are working at the moment to expedite the process.
“The club completed its side of the application in October and we are hoping for a quick resolution at Jessie’s end.”
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