Kayne van Oevelen has been loaned out again, this time to Spanish side Valencia. The 23-year-old FC Volendam goalkeeper will spend the rest of the season in La Liga, as reported by NH Sport this week.
Valencia wanted to sign the shot-stopper directly from FC Volendam earlier this summer. That deal fell through because Ipswich Town paid four million euros for him. After the arrival of Ajax goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen at Ipswich, Van Oevelen's playing prospects diminished, leading to this new loan. The keeper has already been presented by the club from the city of oranges.
Why did Van Oevelen move so quickly?
The quick loan of Kayne van Oevelen stems from the changed situation at Ipswich Town. The English club brought in goalkeepers this summer, including Kjell Scherpen. This pushed Van Oevelen down the pecking order. Valencia, which had wanted him earlier, seized the opportunity. The Spanish club could now bring him in on loan for the entire 2026/27 season.
NH Sport reports that the direct sale from FC Volendam to Valencia did not materialize earlier this summer. Ipswich Town then paid the four-million-euro fee to sign the keeper permanently. FC Volendam finished last season 14th in the Eredivisie with 28 points from 30 games. The team scored 31 goals but conceded 50, a difference of minus 19. The gap to champions PSV Eindhoven was 46 points.
What does this mean for FC Volendam?
For FC Volendam, the transfer of Kayne van Oevelen is already complete. The club received the transfer fee from Ipswich Town earlier this summer. Therefore, the current developments have no direct financial impact on Volendam's squad. It remains a notable career path for a player who recently guarded their goal.
The club is preparing for upcoming league matches. The next fixture is an away game against NAC Breda on December 6th. Breda currently sits 17th in the table. Fans can follow the schedule on our fixtures page. The last season ended with a difficult run of five consecutive losses (LDLLL).
What does the goalkeeping situation look like now?
With Van Oevelen's departure earlier this summer, FC Volendam has already had to reconfigure its goalkeeping department. The current composition can be seen in the squad overview. The club will rely on its present keepers to defend the goal in the coming months.
Last season's statistics highlight the need for a solid defense. The 50 goals conceded was among the highest in the league. Improving in that area is a clear task for the new season. The current standings show the position from which the club resumes its campaign.
The loan of Kayne van Oevelen to Valencia marks a new step in his career. For FC Volendam, the chapter is closed, and the focus is now on preparing for the next league match against NAC Breda.
