Wakefield have announced the signing of Newcastle player Mason Lino on a three-year deal, with the halfback set to strengthen Trinity's defence for the 2021 season.

The 26-year-old will join the Betfred Super League after playing first-grade NRL with the New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle over the last five years.

โ€œIโ€™m very excited. Iโ€™ve been following the team and I canโ€™t wait to get over and get to work. It felt like it was a really good move for me to come over and hopefully I can make a big contribution to the team.โ€ said Lino while speaking to Trinity TV

โ€œI hope I can provide some consistent and good performances in 2021 and beyond. Iโ€™ve learnt plenty in the NRL, from players Iโ€™ve played with and people Iโ€™ve worked with, so hopefully I can use that to my advantage and help the team.

โ€œSuper League was always something I wanted to have a crack at and it was a goal to come over. Hopefully it will be a good experience for me and Iโ€™m most excited about playing some consistent football for Wakefield.โ€

โ€œMason will be a real key signing for us as we approach 2021,โ€ said coach Chris Chester

โ€œHe is a real tough competitor and will guide us around the park, whilst also possessing an impressive kicking game and some quick feet.

โ€œI know from speaking to Mason that heโ€™s super keen to come over and start work.ย Iโ€™ve also spoken to Justin Morgan and Blake Green in Australia about Mason and they couldnโ€™t speak highly enough of him.

โ€œAt 26-year-old, Mason has his prime years ahead of him and the Trinity fans will certainly enjoy watching him in the Red, White & Blue over the next three years.โ€