MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo has signed Jules Samonte to revamp its roster after missing key players ahead of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, which fires off on November 9 at Philsports Arena.

After being seen in team practice photos, the Crossovers finally made it official on Wednesday, welcoming new wing spiker Samonte.

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“Revving up our roster! We’re thrilled to announce that Jules Samonte is officially joining the Chery Tiggo Crossovers! Welcome aboard, Jules,” Chery Tiggo wrote.

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Samonte will add the much-needed firepower for the Crossovers after bidding farewell to EJ Laure and libero Buding Duremdes.

Eya Laure has already requested a contract buyout but the team has kept mum since Inquirer broke the news.

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Samonte, who had a three-year stint with PLDT, is reunited with former Ateneo teammate Pauline Gaston as she plays for new Chery coach and UAAP Season 86 champion Norman Miguel.

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Miguel will be banking on veterans Mylene Paat, Ara Galang, Shaya Adorador, Aby Maraño, and Jasmine Nabor as well as the returning Imee Hernandez, Cess Robles, and Jennifer Nierva.

The Crossovers begin its six-month PVL All-Filipino campaign against Capital1 on November 12 at Philsports Arena.

Chery Tiggo has yet to return to the finals since ruling the first pro tourney in the 2021 Open Conference inside the Ilocos Norte bubble. 

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