Goalkeeper Milo Beimers embarks on 2000-mile journey across Europe for trials
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Milo Beimers, an 18-year-old goalkeeper, is traveling 2000 miles across Europe in a converted transit van to seek a new club after leaving Glentoran. Accompanied by his father, Kevin, they have made their way from Belfast to Spain, where Beimers has set up trials, including with the third-division side Hercules. This journey offers an opportunity for new experiences and personal growth as he trains and adjusts to different cultures while pursuing a professional career in football. The pair continues to make the most of their time on the road, balancing trials with training sessions along the Spanish coast.
- •Milo Beimers leaves Glentoran after 13 years to explore opportunities in Europe.
- •Traveling with his dad, he's conducting trials in Spain and Portugal.
- •Beimers has already trained with Hercules and has additional trials planned.
- •The van serves as their home, allowing flexibility for training and travel.
- •He is learning Spanish to better integrate with potential clubs.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Destination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
- 7:08 AMBBC Sport — Destination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
"Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
"Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:08 AMDestination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 7:08 AMDestination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
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