Ruben Schaken slams Feyenoord Rotterdam’s €10 million price tag

On a bustling Rotterdam training ground, the air was thick with the buzz of a rejected bid as Feyenoord Rotterdam turned down a €1 million offer from FC Twente for 17‑year‑old Jerayno Schaken. The refusal sparked an angry response from his father, former international Ruben Schaken, who accused the club of inflating his son’s value.

Feyenoord Rotterdam’s decision to reject the €1 million proposal was explained by the club’s belief that Jerayno is worth far more than the Twente bid. The Dutch side made clear that the offer did not meet their valuation of the young prospect.

Ruben Schaken then criticised the Rotterdam club for insisting on a €10 million price tag for his son. He described the demand as “absurd” and labeled the club’s stance as “sabotage” in a public interview.

Sabotage claim pits Ruben Schaken against Feyenoord Rotterdam

He said: “They say they want ten million euros for him. An absurd amount for a youth player who still has to make his first‑team debut.” The quote underscored his frustration with the club’s expectations.

The Rotterdamse club’s refusal signals that it believes Jerayno’s market value exceeds the €1 million offer, reinforcing its high expectations for the teenager’s future. This stance has intensified the dispute between father and club.

The clash highlights a growing tension around youth transfer fees in Dutch football, as clubs and families grapple with soaring price demands for teenage talents.