Cork City ready to meet Troost’s €75,000 price tag but goalkeeper leaning towards exit

Tein Troost is understood to be exploring other options for when the transfer window opens next Tuesday, July 1.

Friday's visit of St Patrick's Athletic to Turner's Cross could be Tein Troost's final game for Cork City. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City were willing to activate a €75,000 buyout option to convert Tein Troost’s loan into a permanent deal but the goalkeeper is returning to Netherlands.

Troost has been an ever-present this season since joining from NAC Breda, an impressive operator over his 21 games despite the Rebels sinking to the basement of the table.

He’d spoken in a March interview with the Irish Examiner about the prospect of remaining on Leeside due to the purchase option but it’s understood he’s exploring other options once the window opens next Tuesday, July 1.

Reports in the Dutch media suggested the figure necessary to exercise the option is €200,000 but it's believed to be less than half that.

Friday’s visit of St Patrick’s Athletic to Turner’s Cross could mark the final game of the 23-year-old’s City stay but manager Ger Nash has understudy Conor Brann ready to step in.

Nash, appointed last month following the resignation of Tim Clancy, has recruited two experienced two Irish defenders from the English leagues, Fiacre Kelleher and Rory Feely.

Activity in the window was underlined by the addition on Thursday night of Charlie Lutz, a 20-year-old attacker Nash was familiar with from his term managing Aston Villa’s U18s.

Kitt Nelson (20) has extended his loan stint from Preston North End for the remainder of the season but Rio Shipston is expected to rejoin parent club Sheffield Wednesday following the completion of his temporary stint next week.

City are four points adrift of Sligo Rovers heading into Friday’s series of fixtures, and 13 behind the eight place Waterford occupy to avoid the relegation playoff.