Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu has snubbed advances from the Bulldogs to join the Melbourne Storm on a three-year deal beginning in 2025.
Utoikamanu, who announced earlier this week his time at the Tigers could conclude at the end of this season, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.
It was largely believed the towering prop would remain in Sydney and link up with Cameron Ciraldo at the rising Bulldogs.
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However, the 24-year-old has snubbed the Belmore outfit and opted to join Craig Bellamy’s side instead.
Storm general manager of football, Frank Ponissi said the prop is “an exciting young forward and also an impressive young man.”
“I’m sure he’s going to come with a working hard attitude and be ready for a big pre-season when he joins us later this year,” he said.
“We are excited to welcome Stefano and his family to the club.”
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