De Vries Signs For Two Years

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Roberto Martinez was ecstatic after grabbing his man and told the Evening Post "We are delighted to get someone of Dorus's calibre, "All the reports we've had about his form in Scotland last year have been fantastic. We've seen him quite a number of times ourselves and we've also had very good reports from people we trust. "At 26 he is a perfect age and he is a very determined character who knows exactly what he wants. "When you meet him he impresses you straightaway. He wants to do well for Swansea City because ultimately he wants to play in the Premiership."

The future of Willy Gueret will not come under doubt following the arrival of the man who is sure to take the starting berth at the Liberty but Martinez was not to be drawn "I don't sign any player who has a position guaranteed "I want people to challenge for positions, and the way I see it we have signed a No. 1 goalkeeper in Dorus De Vries to challenge another No. 1 goalkeeper in Willy Gueret. "They are now going to have to battle for the shirt. "I'm just pleased to get Dorus signed because it's an important department of the team and it's one we needed to strengthen after losing Andy Oakes."