Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> in the club’s first preseason match, as well as against East Coast Bays.<\/p>\n“I’m buzzing to get started,” Leuluai, who captained New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup, said.<\/p>\n
“Playing against Spurs was a dream come true, and I’m excited to create more memorable moments with the club.”<\/p>\n
If the name Leuluai is familiar, it’s because Marley is the son of Kiwi-Samoan league legend Kylie Leuluai.<\/p>\n
But Marley is determined for forge his own path and as already impressed many fans thanks to his memorable sliding tackle against Brazilian international, Richarlison.<\/p>\n
Auckland FC director of football, Terry McFlynn, was proud to announce the scholarship signing.<\/p>\n
“Signing and developing top Kiwi talent is what we’re all about as a club and Marley fits the bill perfectly. He has impressed us during his time here, and we’re pleased to be signing him,” McFlynn said.<\/p>\n
“He has been on quite the journey playing in some top academies. He has shown a lot of determination and resilience, just the sort of characteristics we like. He also has a lot of potential that we think fans will really appreciate.”<\/p>\n
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