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‘We have high hopes for him’ – O’Neil on possibly recalling goalkeeper from Valencia

Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil says no decision has yet been made on whether goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen's loan spell at Valencia will be cut short.

By Stuart Watson · Ipswich Star

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:04 PM

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Ipswich Town may recall goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from his loan spell at Valencia ahead of January.
Manager Gary O'Neil confirmed discussions will take place to decide whether to cut the loan move short.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined Ipswich for £3.4m from FC Volendam before his temporary transfer to Spain.

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Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil revealed that no decision has been reached regarding whether goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen will be recalled from his season-long loan at Valencia. The 23-year-old Dutchman has yet to make an appearance for the La Liga side, serving behind first-choice goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski before being sidelined by a knee injury.

Van Oevelen joined Ipswich from FC Volendam for £3.4m before immediately heading to Spain. O'Neil noted that a coaching change complicated the move, and the club will collaborate with Valencia to find the right solution before January.

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‘We have high hopes for him’ – O’Neil on possibly recalling goalkeeper from Valencia

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