Newcastle United Sign Dutch Youngster

By Brenz
July 10 2005

Newcastle United have signed 17-year-old Tim Krul from Dutch relegation battlers ADO Den Haag. The young goalkeeper is being touted as one of the brightest young goalkeepers in Holland.

ADO Den Haag failed to sign Krul as professional after his youth contract run out and Newcastle jumped at the chance to sign him. Because his youngster contract run out Newcastle only need to pay a schooling compensation. A fee of around €200.000.

It's being expected that Tim Krul will join the Newcastle reserves next week.