Maidstone United sign former Gillingham youngster Danny Divine

By: Craig Tucker ctucker@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 10:27, 01 July 2019

Updated: 11:36, 01 July 2019

Maidstone have signed former Gillingham youngster Danny Divine.

Divine, 19, came through the youth ranks at Gills, signing his first pro deal last summer, but was released at the end of the season.

The right-back never made a first-team appearance but gained experience of men's football on loan at Bostik South East clubs Sittingbourne and Faversham.

Danny Divine has joined Maidstone

Divine trained with Maidstone towards the end of last season and is the latest defensive recruit, following the arrivals of Lewis Knight, George Elokobi, Gavin Hoyte, Noah Chesmain and Luke Pennell.

The Stones have also announced the signing of wingers Iffy Allen and Nana Kyei.

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Allen, 25, finished last season at Braintree and counts Barnet, Yeovil and Aldershot among his old clubs.

Kyei, 21, arrives from Barnet and spent time on loan at Concord, Hampton and Potters Bar last season.

He made 16 Football League appearances for the Bees, having joined the London club's academy aged nine.