POSITION :- | Goalkeeper | ||
DATE OF BIRTH :- | 20.12.66 | ||
PLACE OF BIRTH:- | Holland | ||
DATE SIGNED:- | 11.6.97 | ||
FROM:- | Feyenoord, Holland | ||
HEIGHT :- | 6' 6" | ||
WEIGHT:- | 14st 2lb | ||
HISTORY : - | Club | Transfer Fee | League Apps |
Chelsea | £2,225,000 |
Once De Goey became aware of Gullit's interest he did not need much persuading to join the ranks of overseas stars at Stamford Bridge.
``This is a dream move,'' said De Goey, who has won 29 international caps. ``Several Dutch and Spanish clubs have shown an interest in me but when I knew Ruud wanted me there was only one club for me Chelsea. The prospect of playing in England with a big club like Chelsea really excites me.''
The keeper started his career with Sparta Rotterdam and made his debut for them in the 1985/86 season before moving on to neighbours Feyenoord in 1990.
De Goey has made over 400 first-team appearances for the two clubs and since joining Feyenoord has only missed eight games, two because of injury and six through suspension.