Not entirely sure if he counts, but Raphael Lea'i, a former Nix academy player, is going to Turkey for a trial with Turkish Super League side Antalyaspor. Reportedly playing 1 match and 2 training sessions. Huge for a pacific island player to have an opportunity like that.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1771289089722485/permalink/2004834649701260/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1771289089722485/permalink/2004834649701260/
Congrats to him. He’s a talent for sure
From a selfish NZ point of view re U20 WC qualification, hopefully means he won’t be available for Solomons now at upcoming OFC U19 tourney in Tahiti!
As any U19 Kiwis in Europe likely won’t be available either