Irish side Shelbourne are grappling with an unconventional transfer after goalkeeper Scott van der Sluis announced he was leaving to participate in dating reality show Love Island.
Van der Sluis, a former Wales youth international, is heading to Spain after requesting an early release from his contact to take a break from his professional career.
The 22-year-old was confirmed as the British show's latest "bombshell" entry on Wednesday.
Bombshell alert Goalie Scott is looking for a keeper - will he find one in the Villa? #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/QDQwy1rCzT
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) June 14, 2023
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff was amused by Van der Sluis' decision.
"I was shocked and saddened that Scott chose a villa in Mallorca full of beautiful, single women over myself, the staff and the players," ex-Ireland winger Duff joked. "All jokes aside, I thank Scott for his services to Shelbourne FC and we all wish him the very best for the future, whatever that holds."
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Hyderabad; Editing by Conor Humphries)
