Kaz Patafta signs for the Jets.

Kaz Patafta has joined up with his old mate Shaun Ontong when he signed for the Newcastle Jets today.

The Newcastle Jets are pleased to announce the signing of Kaz Patafta.

Canberra-born Patafta 19, has agreed to a one year deal with Newcastle and bolsters Gary Van Egmond’s squad as they prepare to embark on their defence of the Hyundai A-league crown and their Asian Champions League campaign.

Patafta is an Australian Under 17 and Under 20 National Team representative who played with the

Melbourne Victory during the 2007-2008 season after being loaned out by Portuguese giants Benfica.

“We are excited to have Kaz in our playing group for the forthcoming year. Kaz was named in the World 11 side for his age group a couple of years ago and we look forward to seeing Kaz progress in accordance with that standing”, Jets coach Gary van Egmond says of the attacking midfielder who led the Australian Under 17 national team at the World Championships in Peru in 2005.