Ex-Sunderland goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter set for shock move to PSV Eindhoven

Robbin Ruiter could be about to trade League One for the Champions League – according to reports.

The Dutch stopper was released by the Black Cats at the end of last season, having found himself playing second fiddle to the impressive Jon McLaughlin.

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Ex-Sunderland man Robbin Ruiter could be set for a shock switch

And since leaving the Stadium of Light, Ruiter is thought to have been in high demand – with a number of clubs courting the experienced head.

But the 32-year-old could now be set for a shock switch to PSV Eindhoven, according to reports from Dutch outlet Eindhovens Blagdad.

They claim that the Dutch side are weighing-up whether to make a move for Ruiter ahead of their Champions League qualifying tie with FC Basel next month, having been hit by a goalkeeping injury crisis.

Only one senior stopper – Jeroen Zoet – is expected to be fit, meaning they could swoop for the former Sunderland man to act as cover.

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