Netherlands' soccer team goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen attends a training session in Riga, Latvia, June 11, 2015. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
(Reuters) - Barcelona have signed goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen from Ajax Amsterdam on a five-year contract in a deal worth 13 million euros (11.12 million pounds), the La Liga champions said on Thursday.
The 27-year-old, who made 31 league appearances last season to help Ajax finish second in the Dutch Eredivisie standings, will fight with keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen for a starting place at Barcelona.
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