Valencia Club de Fútbol targets goalkeeper Kayne Van Oevelen to strengthen its squad

Valencia Club de Fútbol is negotiating the arrival of young Dutch goalkeeper Kayne Van Oevelen, 22 years old and 1.99 m tall, aiming to cover Stole Dimitrievski's absence without using one of the 25 senior roster spots. The information, cited by ElDesmarque, shows the club has already spoken with the player, who is ready to move to Mestalla.

Who is Kayne Van Oevelen and why does Valencia want him?

Kayne Van Oevelen trained at Amsterdamsche FC before joining FC Volendam in 2021. He debuted in the Eredivisie in May 2024 and, after a 2025/2026 season with 32 starts, his market value has risen to €2 million. Represented by CAA Stellar, he has attracted interest from several clubs, including Leeds United and Ipswich Town, but Valencia appears to be leading the talks.

How does Van Oevelen fit Valencia's transfer strategy?

Valencia CF’s plan, according to Spanish sources, is to keep 25 professional slots and at least three sub‑23 players. Van Oevelen, given his age and potential, meets that need and could serve as a backup to Dimitrievski, with the chance to compete for the starting role in the medium term. Moreover, his signing would not count as a senior roster slot, respecting the club’s quota policy.

What does Rivero’s possible exit and Vicent Abril’s loan mean?

The club has already decided to free up Rivero’s slot, prompting him to look for a new team, and is considering loaning Vicent Abril to continue his development before taking over as goalkeeper at the Nou Mestalla. These moves are part of a broader plan to balance experience and youth in goal while maintaining the team’s competitive edge.

What’s the next step for the transfer?

According to ElDesmarque, Valencia is in advanced talks with the Dutch side Volendam and hopes to finalize the transfer before the window closes. If negotiations proceed as expected, the club could announce Van Oevelen’s signing in the coming days, bolstering its squad without exceeding the senior roster limit.