Sunderland signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee.
Sunderland AFC has officially declared the signing of Robin Roefs, a rising Dutch goalkeeper, from NEC Nijmegen. This transfer, which is valued at £9 million plus an additional £2.5 million in performance based bonuses, represents a significant investment by the Sunderland as they gear up for the upcoming season.
With the signing of Robin Roefs, Black Cats made 22-year-old their eighth addition of the summer transfer window. The NEC Nijmegen 22 years old, Robin Roefs has signed a five-year deal with Sunderlan
Robin Roef said :”Joining such a big Club with a rich history is a proud moment for me, and I’m thrilled for the challenge ahead in the Premier League, past season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper, and I enjoyed how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign.”
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman expressed his enthusiasm about the signing: “Robin is a modern goalkeeper with immense potential. His performances at NEC Nijmegen were impressive, and we’re confident he will evolve into a key player for Sunderland.”
Dutch Goalkeeper Roefs: Career So Far
Born in Heeswijk, Netherlands, young goalkeeper Roefs began his football journey with VV Heeswijk before moving to NEC Nijmegen in 2014. Past season, Roefs became NEC’s first-choice goalkeeper, playing 42 matches across all competitions. He impressed by keeping 13 clean sheets and helping NEC finish 8th in the Eredivisie.
Internationally, Roefs shined at the UEFA U21 European Championship, playing a key role in the Netherlands’ run to the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by the eventual winners, England.
