Teenage keeper's 2,000-mile van trip ends with Italian club

An 18-year-old goalkeeper set off in a van across Europe, unsure where he'd end up—now he's signed in Italy.

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What happened. Milo Beimers, a former Glentoran goalkeeper, traveled about 2,000 miles in a van with his dad, had trials, and signed for Italian Serie D club Viterbese.

• He left Glentoran after being there from age 13.
• The journey lasted 30 days, ending in Italy.
• Beimers called the risk 'paid off' after signing.

“There's been a lot of ups and a lot of downs, but in the end it's worked out and the risk has paid off.”

— Milo Beimers

Beimers aims to continue his career in Europe after an unconventional search for a new club.

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