Ruben van Bommel shines for Netherlands, record €80 million transfer

Ruben van Bommel delivered a stunning performance as a substitute for the Netherlands against Germany, after which rumours about a possible record transfer of €80 million immediately surfaced. His outside‑foot cross to Cody Gakpo was described by experts as world‑class, while financial speculation was equally loud. The PSV striker received praise for his assist with the outside foot, a ball that Rafael van der Vaart called “buitencategorie”. “So much confidence and so much feeling,” the former international praised, adding that the quality of the pass compared with that of Modrić. An analyst highlighted the intelligence behind the move: “He sees Gakpo running, but delivers the ball at exactly the right speed, without it touching the ground.” Hans Kraaij junior called it a “crazy outside‑foot flick” that looked natural and was finished perfectly. Mike Verweij said that Van Bommel came on in the 83rd minute and “had so much impact”. “So with the outside foot, that is really very difficult. So much confidence and so much feeling,” praised the former international, after which he compared the quality of the pass to that of Modrić.

An analyst highlighted the intelligence behind the action: “He sees Gakpo running, but delivers the ball at exactly the right speed, without it touching the ground.” Hans Kraaij junior, who was speaking, called it a “crazy outside‑foot ball” that looked natural and was finished perfectly.

Mike Verweij, listening to the Kick‑off podcast, said that Van Bommel came on in the 83rd minute and “had so much impact”. He added that one “sees a player and thinks: wow”.

Record transfer rumour

The media are whispering about a possible record sum of €80 million for Van Bommel, an amount that a journalist called “far too low” compared to the €60 million that was previously mentioned. Another voice even suggested €100 million, an amount that could be paid for a Premier‑League move.

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René van der Gijp recently suggested that Van Bommel could become “better than Cody Gakpo” and that “they would still give a hundred million euros”. He referred to a failed bid by Manchester City for a Liverpool player just before the transfer deadline.

Peter Bosz praised Van Bommel’s speed and one‑on‑one play, and emphasized that he is “blood‑fast, strong and with an excellent strike with his right foot”. According to Bosz, the winger has all the conditions to justify a record transfer.

The combination of a world‑class assist and the growing call for a record sum paints a picture of a young player who is becoming unsustainable for PSV both on the pitch and on the transfer market.