Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Hoffenheim Sign Belgian Teen

Hoffenheim have signed Belgium Under 19 goalkeeper Koen Casteels for an undisclosed fee from Belgian club Genk.

The 19-year-old has penned a four-year contract, the Bundesliga outfit announced on their official website on Monday.

"We are pleased that we could secure the services of Koen Casteels, a highly talented young goalkeeper," said general manager Ernst Tanner.

"He is recognized as one of the top talents in Europe."

Hoffenheim on Sunday required extra-time to get past Germania Windeck in the German Cup, with Fabian Johnson and Ryan Babel scoring goals so secure a 3-1 win.

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