Robin van Duiven leaves PSV for Real Valladolid after loan

Robin van Duiven says he is disappointed never to have received a first‑team opportunity at PSV. The Dutch striker is currently on loan at Belgian side Lommel SK and will leave PSV on a free transfer at the end of the season for Real Valladolid.

Van Duiven is regarded as a talented forward who consistently found the net at youth level. Despite his scoring record, he was never called up to PSV’s senior squad.

The loan spell at Lommel SK has given him regular minutes in the Belgian league. He has used the experience to maintain his development while awaiting his next move.

PSV have not integrated him into the first team despite his goal‑scoring reputation. The club’s decision left the player feeling the situation was unfair.

His contract with PSV expires at the end of the campaign, allowing him to join Real Valladolid without a transfer fee. The Spanish club will sign him as a free agent for the upcoming season.

Van Duiven hopes to revive his career in Spain and demonstrate the scoring ability that earned him the nickname of a prolific striker. He aims to become a regular starter at Real Valladolid.