Dutch-Cameroonian defender Steven van der Sloot of ADO Den Haag is being linked with a move to Austrian Bundesliga side Rapid Vienna, with the 23-year-old right-back attracting interest as uncertainty persists over his contract situation in the Netherlands.
The Keuken Kampioen Divisie player, who is listed with a market value of €650,000, is the subject of speculation over a switch from ADO Den Haag to the Vienna giants, according to data from Transfermarkt dated 2 June 2026. The probability of the transfer remains unspecified, with the move currently rated as “?” and no agreement yet in place between the clubs.
Van der Sloot, born on 6 July 2002 in Limbe, Cameroon, holds both Netherlands and Cameroon nationality. Standing at 1.75m and primarily operating as a right-back, he wears the number 2 shirt for ADO Den Haag and is a right-footed defender. His contract start date and expiry are not recorded in the latest data, leaving open the possibility that the player could move on favourable terms for Rapid Vienna, including a potential free-agent scenario should his deal prove to be close to or at its end.
The ADO Den Haag defender has been playing in the Dutch second tier, the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, where his performances have drawn attention from outside the Netherlands. Rapid Vienna, established contenders in the Austrian Bundesliga, are monitoring the situation as they assess affordable defensive reinforcements ahead of the new campaign. With his valuation set at €650k and no fixed contract expiry publicly confirmed, Van der Sloot represents a comparatively low-risk target in a market where free agents and expiring contracts offer significant value.
Recent match data highlights his ongoing involvement for ADO Den Haag. In a recent Keuken Kampioen Divisie fixture against league opposition, played shortly before the rumour emerged, ADO Den Haag were involved in a competitive encounter in which Van der Sloot featured from right-back, contributing defensively in a match that underlined his role as a regular part of the squad. While individual statistics from that fixture are limited, his inclusion underscores his status as a first-team option rather than a peripheral squad member.
Van der Sloot’s profile combines development in Dutch football with roots in Cameroon, and his versatility as a modern full-back adds appeal for clubs looking to build with younger players. Although there are no senior international caps recorded for either Cameroon or the Netherlands, his dual eligibility and age suggest that a move to a higher-profile league such as Austria’s top flight could yet bring him onto the radar of national team selectors in the future.
ADO Den Haag, competing outside the Eredivisie, may face pressure to cash in or allow players to move on if attractive offers arrive, particularly when contract details are opaque. For Rapid Vienna, who routinely balance domestic ambitions with the hope of European qualification, a move for a player in Van der Sloot’s price bracket fits within a broader strategy of identifying emerging talent from neighbouring leagues rather than pursuing high-fee signings.
No formal bid, fee structure or contract length has been detailed in the available information, and there is no indication yet of personal terms or whether the defender himself is pushing for a move. With the probability of the deal still marked only as “?” and no official confirmation from either club, the transfer remains firmly in the realm of rumour rather than a completed or advanced negotiation.
If the move were to materialise, a switch from the Dutch second tier to Rapid Vienna and the Austrian Bundesliga would represent a significant step up in profile and competitive level for Van der Sloot. It could provide a platform to enhance his reputation, test himself in a new footballing environment and potentially shape the next phase of his career at both club and international level.
