FC Volendam goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen (22) is on the radar of Valencia CF. According to Jeroen Kapteijns, the Spanish club is willing to pay €2-3 million for the young keeper. FC Twente previously showed interest but couldn't meet Volendam's demands. Van Oevelen came through Volendam's youth academy and made his debut in the 2023/2024 season. In the 2024/2025 season, he was the first-choice keeper and played 30 games while Volendam earned promotion to the Eredivisie. Last season, he played 33 games but couldn't prevent Volendam's relegation. Currently, the team is 16th in the Eredivisie with 32 points (8W-8D-18L) and a goal difference of 35-55 (-20).

What is Valencia's interest?

Valencia CF, which finished ninth in La Liga last season, is looking to strengthen its goalkeeping position. The club currently has Stole Dimitrievski (32) and Cristian Rivero as goalkeepers but is interested in the talented Van Oevelen. Despite Volendam's relegation, Valencia is showing concrete interest in the 22-year-old keeper. The €2-3 million fee would be the second-largest sale for Volendam after Micky van der Ven's transfer to Wolfsburg for €8.5 million.

What does this mean for FC Volendam?

For FC Volendam, the sale of Van Oevelen would mean a financial boost. The team is currently 16th in the Eredivisie with 32 points (8W-8D-18L) and a goal difference of 35-55 (-20). The club is 52 points behind league leader PSV Eindhoven. The next match is away against NAC Breda (17th) on December 6, 2026. The sale of Van Oevelen would bring in money for new signings or investments in the youth academy.

What are the next steps?

Valencia CF and FC Volendam will now negotiate the transfer of Kayne van Oevelen. It is not yet clear if the transfer will go through, but Valencia's interest is concrete. For Van Oevelen, a move to Valencia would be a big step in his career. He would then play in one of the best leagues in the world and further develop his talent.