Ipswich Town have completed the signing of goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam, with the 22-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year deal at Portman Road, according to BBC News.
Van Oevelen leaves his boyhood club after a strong campaign, having made 32 appearances for Volendam last season. Speaking about the move, he admitted it was one he was determined to make, expressing enthusiasm about starting this new chapter of his career in English football.
Manager Gary O'Neil welcomed the addition, insisting the young shot-stopper will "strengthen" the Tractor Boys' squad as they look to build depth between the posts. The length of the contract underlines Ipswich's long-term faith in the Dutch keeper, suggesting he could be viewed as a option for the future rather than just an immediate squad addition.
While full details of the transfer fee have not been disclosed, the deal marks a significant step for Van Oevelen as he swaps Dutch football for a fresh challenge at Portman Road, joining an Ipswich side plotting their next steps under O'Neil's guidance.