At 24, Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber is entering a pivotal phase in his career. Having established himself at Feyenoord, he is now attracting interest from major clubs as his contract edges toward its final year.
Strong performances at Feyenoord: Quinten Timber
Since arriving at Feyenoord, Timber has proven his value. Recent statistics show he played 30 matches this season, with 4 goals and 2 assists, logging 3,395 minutes and being in the starting XI 23 times.
In European competition, for example the Champions League and Europa League campaigns, Timber has shown high passing accuracy (around 90 % in some matches) and solid presence in midfield.
Coach Van Persie has praised him, saying: โWith him we have a better chance of finishing first.โ
So although Timber lost the captainโs armband at the start of the season, the decision came more as a tactical/team-culture choice rather than a rejection of his value.
The contract situation & transfer rumours
Timberโs contract with Feyenoord is due to expire next summer. That means the club either needs to extend him or risk losing him on a free transfer.
According to reports, Borussia Dortmund is monitoring Timber closely. Scouts reportedly attended Feyenoordโs Europa League match to observe Timber. Also, German club Bayer Leverkusen has placed Timber on its wishlist, viewing him as a potential midfield reinforcement.
Van Persie has publicly indicated that the club wants Timber to stay:
> โI hope he remains. He still has a contract for one year.โ
Yet by the same token, Feyenoordโs sporting director has admitted that Timber โkept the door open for a foreign adventure.โ
What this could mean
For Timber, there are three clear paths ahead:
1. Stay at Feyenoord: He could extend his contract and continue to develop under Van Persie, helping the club compete for domestic honours.
2. Move this summer: If a suitable offer comes, Feyenoord might decide to sell this window rather than risk losing him for nothing.
3. Leave on a free next year: Timber could play his final season and depart when his contract ends, though that would mean Feyenoord receives no transfer fee.
For a club like Dortmund, whom many reports say are in need of midfield refreshment (with departing players such as Salih รzcan on the horizon), Timber could be an attractive, relatively low-risk acquisition.
Author’s Insight
Quinten Timber is firmly on the rise. His performances at Feyenoord show he has the tools: solid passing, good positional awareness, and the temperament to play meaningful minutes in Europe and domestically. The contract dynamics simply add urgency. Whether he remains at Feyenoord or moves on, the coming months are crucial.
Given the facts at hand, it seems likely that Timber will move โ either this winter or next summer โ unless Feyenoord quickly convinces him to commit long-term. For any club looking to strengthen midfield, he represents a smart target with upside.
