Jasper Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles as their new goalkeeper. He arrived on a free transfer after leaving NEC last summer.
The move
According to Voetbal International, Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles as their new goalkeeper. Over the past few months, he trained alone while waiting for a new club.
Goalkeeping situation
Nick Marsman has suffered an injury and will not return for the time being. Kjetil Haug was brought in to replace Jari De Busser. According to VI, Cillessen will compete with Haug for the regular place in goal.
Career path
Cillessen came through NEC's youth system and later moved to Ajax. From Ajax, he went via FC Barcelona to Valencia. He returned to the Eredivisie last year after a short spell at Las Palmas. He was NEC's reserve goalkeeper behind Gonzalo Crettaz.