Cillessen vows to fight for number one jersey at Barca


FC Barcelona's newly signed soccer goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen poses during his presentation at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, August 26, 2016. REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - New Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has pledged to fight fellow goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen for his place in the team after joining the La Liga champions from Ajax.

The Netherlands international was presented at the Nou Camp on Friday after sealing his move on a five-year deal for 13 million euros ($14 million).

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