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Robin Roefs has made 10 appearances for the Netherlands Under-21s Sunderland have signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light, has become Regis le Bris' eighth capture of the summer transfer window. Roefs enjoyed a breakout year in the Eredivisie last season, making 32 appearances and keeping 10 clean sheets as Nijmegen finished eighth. The goalkeeper, who has made 10 appearances for the Netherlands Under-21s, said: "It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland. Joining such a big club with a rich history is a proud moment for me, and I'm excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League. "Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper, and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign. "To be part of this journey at a club like Sunderland is really special, and I'm looking forward to the campaign ahead. " Sunderland's first game back in the Premier League is at home to West Ham on Saturday, 16 August. Sunderland sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Xhaka Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Pope out on review as tempers flare again in fifth Test Newcastle reject opening Liverpool bid for Isak Norris fastest in Hungarian GP first practice Leonardo Di Caprio as a high-flying, corrupt stockbroker The criminals forging wills to 'take' the homes of the dead More meddling and slapstick mayhem The fascinating story of the ancient city of Alexandria Sarr scores incredible long-range goal as Spurs beat Arsenal. Video Sarr scores incredible long-range goal as Spurs beat Arsenal Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US 'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49 'Without AFL and NRL, the Wallabies wouldn't lose a game' Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy How 'Wrexham effect' is transforming non-league football Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success Felix joins Al-Nassr - inside one of football's most confusing careers How did Bronze play Euro 2025 with fractured tibia? Relive the penalty shootout from England's Euro 2025 win. Video Relive the penalty shootout from England's Euro 2025 win 'Lions need whitewash to be lauded for decades' - Dawson column Dodgers' journey from 'best ever' to 'rock bottom' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.