League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne FC has announced that goalkeeper Scott van der Sluis is leaving the team to join the television show “Love Island.”
Shelbourne head coach, Ireland legend Damien Duff, appears to have some sympathy for his now-former player’s 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,” Duff said in a press release.
“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.”
The 22-year-old is hoping that future holds plenty of romance, as well as some wins for his former club.
“I’ve loved my time at Shels, football is all I’ve ever done, all I’ve ever known. So this is a new and exciting opportunity for a change-up in life,” he said.
“Shels are a great club going in the right direction and I look forward to seeing what the lads can achieve. Shels is my club, I’ll be cheering on the lads as a fan when I leave the villa.”
According to the show page on ITV, Van der Sluis has been single for three and a half years and he’s looking for “a girl with a strong personality, who’s independent and knows what they want.”
But any potential romantic partner be warned: “I have a very, very strong personality so if I see anything I don’t agree with, there’ll definitely be fireworks!”
Godspeed, Scott.
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