Fulham Football Club has today announced the signing of Goalkeeper Kasey Keller. An exceptional shot-stopper, he is also renowned for his quick reflexes and excellent physical condition.
Keller’s career started back in 1989 when was a star performer for A-League side, Portland Timbers. His undeniable skills in goal earned the keeper a move across the Atlantic to Millwall, where he made over 150 appearances before moving on to Martin O’Neill’s Leicester City.
His reputation was further enhanced at Filbert Street where he helped the Foxes to 15 clean sheets in his first season. The following campaign saw Leicester reach the Final of the Worthington Cup. Keller then spent two-years in Spain with La Liga outfit, Rayo Vallecano, prior to returning to the Premiership with Tottenham Hotspur where he made over 80 appearances until the winter of 2005.
Most recently Keller has been a key player for Borussia Mönchengladbach, joining the German outfit as its Captain midway through the 2005/06 season, the American keeper produced arguably some of the best form of his career to steer ‘Gladbach away from the bottom of the table.
This afternoon Lawrie Sanchez said:
‘I’m delighted that Kasey has joined us and I’m sure that he’ll be a great addition to the squad. Obviously with Antti being injured at the Emirates it was important that we added some strength and depth in that area and Kasey is a proven professional with impeccable international credentials. It’s vital that we have cover in all areas throughout the squad, and I think he will be a valuable asset to us over the course of the season.’
Kasey Keller added:
‘It’s fantastic to be back in the Premiership after a couple of year’s absence, and when the opportunity to join Fulham came up it was an exciting proposition that didn’t take too much consideration. I know that Fulham already has two quality goalkeepers, but I would like to think that I can add something to the squad in terms of its options, and I am really enthusiastic about this new challenge.’
