Kralj hasn't keeped much yeah ... and that's a pity, they bought him as a substitute ... bad idea, he's a very talented keeper, in my opinion better than Waterreus ... their loss ...
I know Dutch teams can't compete with Italian, English, German, French, Spanish teams when it comes to transfer fees and salaries (Belgium can't even compete with the Netherlands on that subject
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That's not what I meant, I meant to say that, they never really searched for new, good foreign keepers ...
Ajax for example ... after the transfer of Edwin, they were left with Nelis and Grim, two good goalkeepers, but nothing spectacular ... then during the next two seasons, they switched goalkeepers all the time ... they bought two new youngsters ... Lobont (not even 20 yet) and Bram Verbist (Belgian, 18 - who they already send to GBA on a loan this season ... )
Actually here in Belgium, we have very good goalkeepers ... of course the best only stay for a few seasons before being transferred to bigger European clubs ...
Examples:
Standard used to have Vedran Runje for 2 seasons, an exellent goalkeeper, he's now the absolute #1 and fan favorite in Marseille ...
Zitka, a very good goalkeeper, International, 25 years young
Deelkens & Schollen ... two young Belgian goalkeepers, they are named for the national team within 5-7 years if they keep improving ...
Carini, International #1 of Urugay, recently signed with Standard
De Wilde (Anderlecht) & Verlinden (Brugge), two ex-internationals, both nearly 40 years ... but still at the top of their game, they are both the undisputed #1 at their club (the two biggest club in Belgium that is then)
Dabanovic, international keeper, excellent ... incredible actually how Lokeren manages to keep him, he started his 4th season with them now ... he must love the life here in Belgium, cause he already got many offers ...
