van der vaart en polman plannen terugkeer naar nederland met aankoop luxe villa
Huissen, zondag, 5 april 2026.
Het ex-sportkoppel Rafael van der Vaart en Estavana Polman overweegt een terugkeer naar Nederland. Ze zijn in gesprek over de aankoop van een vrijstaande villa in Huissen voor 1,3 miljoen euro. Het pand staat al onder voorbehoud verkocht. Buurtbewoners spreken van een deal die nagenoeg rond is. Polmans ouders werden gezien bij het huis. Van der Vaart noemde Arnhem onlangs een topstad. Zij wonen nu in Roemenië, waar Polman speelt voor Rapid Boekarest. Een thuiskomst zou een einde maken aan het pendelbestaan. Voor beiden zou het een emotionele stap zijn richting stabiliteit.
rumors of a new home in huissen
Rafael van der Vaart and Estavana Polman are reportedly close to purchasing a detached villa in Huissen valued at €1,295,000 [3]. The property is already marked as sold under reservation according to local real estate agency Heldr Makelaardij [3]. While the agency declines to confirm the buyers’ identities, neighbors claim the deal is nearly finalized [3]. This fuels speculation that the couple plans to leave Romania where Polman currently plays for Rapid Bucharest [3][4].
family life and social media hints
The couple shares an eight-year-old daughter named Jesslynn [1]. Van der Vaart also has a son, 19-year-old Dámian, from his previous relationship with Sylvie Meis [1]. Recent playful exchanges between the pair about parenting went viral online [1]. In a book released late last year, they discussed Dámian’s social media habits humorously, highlighting generational differences in public image management [1]. These moments suggest strong family dynamics amid ongoing personal transitions [1].
ties to arnhem and regional interest
Huissen lies near Arnhem, where Polman originates and which Van der Vaart recently described as a “top city” [3]. Their potential relocation has stirred excitement locally, including among residents and businesses [4]. One café owner expressed hope that Van der Vaart would try their specialty chicken sandwich [4]. Local attention intensified after sightings of Polman’s parents visiting the villa in question [3]. Community members interpret this as confirmation of serious intentions behind the move [3][4].
motives behind the return
Polman previously acknowledged Van der Vaart’s frequent travel sacrifices to spend time together in Bucharest [3]. She emphasized her desire to establish a permanent home in the Netherlands with their children [3]. Owning a house represents stability after years of long-distance logistics [3]. For both athletes, returning offers emotional grounding and deeper integration into Dutch society following international careers [GPT]. The shift aligns with broader lifestyle priorities beyond professional obligations.