Westerveld to stay at Sparta

Goalkeeper Sander Westerveld is set to spend the rest of the season with Sparta Rotterdam.

Player's deal extended

Goalkeeper Sander Westerveld is set to spend the rest of the season with Sparta Rotterdam. The Eredivisie side agreed to extend the veteran 'keeper's deal on Thursday. The 33-year-old's contract had been due to end with the club on New Year's Day. Westerveld, who has also played for FC Twente, Vitesse, Liverpool and Real Sociedad, will face stiff competition from Harald Wapenaar for the NO.1 jersey at Sparta.