Fulham sign Maarten Stekelenburg

Fulham have finally agreed a transfer for Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. The player moves to the Cottagers from Italian side Roma, signing a 4 year contract.

"I am very happy to be joining Fulham, and to have everything sorted out so early in the summer, so I can really focus on preparations for playing in the Barclays Premier League next season,” said the keeper.


"It’s good that I’ll be joining Martin again, he knows my capabilities very well, so I am just looking forward to joining up with the team in pre-season and enjoying some time with them prior to the new season starting."


Meanwhile, a delighted Martin Jol told reporters after securing the signing of his fellow countryman: "Maarten Stekelenburg is a fine quality goalkeeper who I know well from my time working with him at Ajax and of course as the Dutch international goalkeeper I have always had an additional interest in his career. I am sure that he will do well here at Fulham in the Premier League."