Barcelona missed the opportunity to own Van de Ven at a very cheap price

However, the deal did not materialize, and now the Dutch star is shining brightly in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt.

Van de Ven joined Tottenham in the summer of 2023 and initially did not make much of an impression. However, after just one season, he quickly established himself as one of the best center-backs in the Premier League. Not only does he have solid defensive ability, the 23-year-old also stands out with his outstanding speed, which makes him a real "rock" in Tottenham's squad.

In an interview with Cadena Ser, Bojan Krkic revealed that Barcelona had set their sights on Van de Ven after noticing his remarkable progress. "They told me he was developing very quickly, so I went to see him play," Bojan said. "That same week, Van de Ven had a fitness test and the results showed he was faster than Kylian Mbappe!"

Although Bojan tried to convince Barcelona to sign Van de Ven for just €3.5 million, the deal did not go through for technical reasons. This can now be seen as a regret as Van de Ven has become an indispensable factor for Tottenham.

This season, Van de Ven has played 6 matches in the Premier League, making an important contribution to helping coach Ange Postecoglou's team chase the Champions League group. Not only does he do a good job defending, he also shows his ability to support the attack with 2 assists, demonstrating a comprehensive role in the North London team's playing style.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/barcelona-bo-lo-co-hoi-so-huu-van-de-ven-voi-gia-cuc-re-231830.html