NEC Nijmegen could replace Robin Roefs with familiar, experienced stopper

According to the Algemeen Dagblad (via VoetbalZone), Jasper Cillessen is in contention to sign a third contract with NEC Nijmegen. The experienced Dutch goalkeeper may replace Robin Roefs after his im...

NEC Nijmegen could replace Robin Roefs with familiar, experienced stopper
NEC Nijmegen could replace Robin Roefs with familiar, experienced stopper

According to the Algemeen Dagblad (via VoetbalZone), Jasper Cillessen is in contention to sign a third contract with NEC Nijmegen. The experienced Dutch goalkeeper may replace Robin Roefs after his impending departure.

The 22-year-old Roefs looks set to move to newly-promoted Sunderland in the Premier League, as reported by David Ornstein, among others, on Wednesday. The Nijmegen side will reportedly earn €10.5 million and €3 million in add-ons for the Oranje U21 star. They have also negotiated a sell-on clause.

NEC may want to compensate for Roefs’ departure by re-signing the 36-year-old Cillessen. The experienced goalkeeper is currently a free agent after a spell at Spanish club UD Las Palmas.

According to the Algemeen Dagblad, “Cillessen is seen internally as one of the options, but he will initially have to accept a role as second goalkeeper.

“Newcomer Gonzalo Crettaz, who joined coach Dick Schreuder from Castellon this summer, made a good impression in pre-season and will be given the chance to be the first-choice goalkeeper at the start of the season.”

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield

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