Penrith Panthers have announced the signing of young Kiwi playmaker Te Maire Martin on a three-year deal.

Martin, 19, will join the Panthers in 2016 after playing the last two seasons with the Wests Tigers NYC side.

“It feels great to have secured my future and I am already looking forward to training with my new teammates,” Martin said.

“My big dream is to play in the NRL and I know having the opportunity to learn from Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace will really help me get there.”

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