Jaja Santiago, who now goes by her Japanese title Sachi Minowa, is about for a brand new chapter within the top-tier league SV.League after signing with the Denso Airybees.
The membership introduced Santiago’s arrival on Wednesday, with the Filipina center blocker set to embark on her seventh season within the league and third stint with a Japanese crew.
The 6-foot-5 tower beforehand ended a two-year stint with Osaka, which she helped capture the title in the previous SV. League edition. Earlier than that, she suited up for Saitama Ageo Medics for 4 seasons.
“I am actually grateful for the chance to play for Denso Airybees this season. A giant thanks to the crew for welcoming me — I’m excited to work laborious and contribute to our success,” Santiago mentioned.
“To our wonderful followers, your assist means all the pieces to us — let’s make this season unforgettable collectively. My objective is to offer my greatest each recreation, enhance repeatedly, and assist us obtain nice outcomes. Collectively, I consider we are able to attain our objective and make everybody proud!”
Santiago will be a part of a Denso facet that completed fourth final season, the place the squad racked up 29 wins towards 15 losses.
This may not be the primary time Denso will get the providers of a Filipina expertise because it beforehand featured Jia De Guzman, a Philippine nationwide crew member and a veteran setter.
With the membership, De Guzman was able to seize the Japan V. Cup title last April 2024.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information
