Confirmed on the evidence: Confirmed by a Tier 1-2 source (Goal).
Jasper Cillessen to Go Ahead Eagles
Last update: 13 days ago
Status and verdict
Confirmed
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Goal’s English‑language edition and its Spanish counterpart both published the same claim on 20 Oct, each attributing the information to Voetbal International; Voetbal International, referenced by both Goal and MSN, is the primary source for the agreement; MSN followed on 21 Oct with two separate pieces that repeated the agreement and highlighted the implication for the Eagles’ incumbent goalkeeper.
First reported by Voetbal International
27 articles · 6 independent sources
What we know
Goal’s English‑language edition and its Spanish counterpart both published the same claim on 20 Oct, each attributing the information to Voetbal International; Voetbal International, referenced by both Goal and MSN, is the primary source for the agreement; MSN followed on 21 Oct with two separate pieces that repeated the agreement and highlighted the implication for the Eagles’ incumbent goalkeeper.
Key findings
- First report: 20 Oct 2026, De Telegraaf.
- 6 independent sources behind it (FC Update, Voetbal International, De Stentor and 3 more); 11 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: De Stentor.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: agreement.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 13 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Update 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen signs a contract until the end of the season with Go Ahead Eagles after being a free agent. Fee quoted: transfervrij Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Original source |
| FC Update 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen is set to sign with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season, with the move confirmed by his own statements and the club's urgency due to Marsman's injury. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Original source |
| Voetbalprimeur 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Jasper Cillessen has officially been presented by Go Ahead Eagles, signing a contract until the end of the season to replace the injured Nick Marsman. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Original source |
| De Telegraaf 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Go Ahead Eagles sign Jasper Cillessen on a contract until the end of the season. Stage: contact | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Voetbalprimeur 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Jasper Cillessen signs a contract with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season after leaving NEC as a free agent. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Original source |
| De Stentor | Tier 3 · Secondary | Jasper Cillessen signs a contract with Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer. Fee quoted: transfervrij Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Voetbal International 21/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Cillessen will join Go Ahead Eagles after leaving NEC. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Voetbal International 21/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Jasper Cillessen has signed with Go Ahead Eagles for the rest of the season after leaving NEC. Fee quoted: free transfer Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Voetbal International 20/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Jasper Cillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent after leaving NEC last summer Fee quoted: transfervrij Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| ad.nl 20/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Jasper Cillessen signed a contract with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season after being a free agent. Fee quoted: transfervrij Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Goal 20/10/2026 Same post also on goal.com | Tier 2 · Established | Cillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent after leaving NEC. Fee quoted: libre Stage: agreement | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| Goal 20/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Cillessen joins Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer after leaving NEC. Stage: agreement | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| Goal 20/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Jasper Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles as their new goalkeeper on a free transfer. Fee quoted: free transfer Stage: agreement | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| MSN 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer after leaving NEC. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| MSN 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen set to join Go Ahead Eagles as new goalkeeper. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen has already spoken about his upcoming transfer to Go Ahead Eagles, though he still needs to be officially presented. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 21/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen is set to join Go Ahead Eagles, with official presentation pending. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| FootballTransfers 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Cillessen passed his medical and paperwork is to be finalized, with Go Ahead Eagles set to confirm his arrival as potential first-choice keeper Stage: contact | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| fussballtransfers.com 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Jasper Cillessen is reported to join Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| Yahoo Noticias 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Jasper Cillessen has signed for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent to replace the injured Nick Marsman. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| les-transferts.com 21/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Selon les informations de Transferfeed, Jasper Cillessen est proche de rejoindre Go Ahead Eagles. Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows Goal (20 Oct) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| gaeagles 21/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Jasper Cillessen discusses his potential arrival at Go Ahead Eagles, framed as a career with a nice story. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| nu.nl 20/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Sources confirm Jasper Cillessen will sign a contract with Go Ahead Eagles. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| All Football 20/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Go Ahead Eagles sign free agent goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen until end of season. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| Fichajes.net 20/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Jasper Cillessen is about to sign with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season, as reported by Voetbal International. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Voetbal International |
| LuukdeJong07 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Article reports that Jasper Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles, citing Voetbal International. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Voetbal International |
Timeline
- 21 Oct 2026 · MSNCillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer after leaving NEC.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · MSNCillessen set to join Go Ahead Eagles as new goalkeeper.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · FC UpdateCillessen signs a contract until the end of the season with Go Ahead Eagles after being a free agent.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 21 Oct 2026 · Voetbal InternationalCillessen will join Go Ahead Eagles after leaving NEC.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · les-transferts.comSelon les informations de Transferfeed, Jasper Cillessen est proche de rejoindre Go Ahead Eagles.
Came after Goal (Tier 2, 20 Oct) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · MSNCillessen has already spoken about his upcoming transfer to Go Ahead Eagles, though he still needs to be officially presented.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · Voetbal InternationalJasper Cillessen has signed with Go Ahead Eagles for the rest of the season after leaving NEC.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 21 Oct 2026 · FC UpdateCillessen is set to sign with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season, with the move confirmed by his own statements and the club's urgency due to Marsman's injury.
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 21 Oct 2026 · MSNCillessen is set to join Go Ahead Eagles, with official presentation pending.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · VoetbalprimeurJasper Cillessen has officially been presented by Go Ahead Eagles, signing a contract until the end of the season to replace the injured Nick Marsman.
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 21 Oct 2026 · gaeaglesJasper Cillessen discusses his potential arrival at Go Ahead Eagles, framed as a career with a nice story.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · GoalCillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent after leaving NEC.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: agreement
- 20 Oct 2026 · GoalCillessen joins Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer after leaving NEC.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: agreement
- 20 Oct 2026 · FootballTransfersCillessen passed his medical and paperwork is to be finalized, with Go Ahead Eagles set to confirm his arrival as potential first-choice keeper
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: contact
- 20 Oct 2026 · GoalJasper Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles as their new goalkeeper on a free transfer.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: agreement
- 20 Oct 2026 · Voetbal InternationalJasper Cillessen signs for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent after leaving NEC last summer
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · nu.nlSources confirm Jasper Cillessen will sign a contract with Go Ahead Eagles.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · De TelegraafGo Ahead Eagles sign Jasper Cillessen on a contract until the end of the season.
First-hand report. Stage: contact
- 20 Oct 2026 · fussballtransfers.comJasper Cillessen is reported to join Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · VoetbalprimeurJasper Cillessen signs a contract with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season after leaving NEC as a free agent.
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 20 Oct 2026 · All FootballGo Ahead Eagles sign free agent goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen until end of season.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: negotiation
- 20 Oct 2026 · Yahoo NoticiasJasper Cillessen has signed for Go Ahead Eagles as a free agent to replace the injured Nick Marsman.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: agreement
- 20 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netJasper Cillessen is about to sign with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season, as reported by Voetbal International.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · ad.nlJasper Cillessen signed a contract with Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season after being a free agent.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- Date unknown · De StentorJasper Cillessen signs a contract with Go Ahead Eagles on a free transfer.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · LuukdeJong07Article reports that Jasper Cillessen has joined Go Ahead Eagles, citing Voetbal International.
Repeats reporting attributed to Voetbal International. Stage: interest
Does Go Ahead Eagles need him?
Goalkeeper: the goalkeepers Go Ahead Eagles already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current goalkeepers (4, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kjetil Haug | Goalkeeper | 27 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Nick Marsman | Goalkeeper | 36 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Nando Verdoni | Goalkeeper | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Thomas Hulleman | Goalkeeper | 16 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Nick Marsman (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · free from Fortuna Sittard
- Kjetil Haug (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · free from FC Toulouse
- Thomas Hulleman (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · from Go Ahead Eagles U17 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 20 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 21 Oct 2026 (12 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
“transfervrij (De Stentor)”
- Outlets quoting
- 5
- Confidence
- Corroborated by independent outlets
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Jacobus Antonius Peter Cillessen
- Age
- 37
- Agent
- SEG
Photo: Carlo Bruil Fotografie, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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