"Rafa", 24, joined Hamburg in 2005 from Ajax for a fee of €5.5 million and he has rediscovered his form at the Bundesliga side, which he lacked at the end of his Ajax career.
The Hamburg playmaker has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, however now it seems as though the Dutch maestro is poised to join Juventus. Chelsea were thought to be favourites to snatch up the 24 year old.
The £20 million rated star is contracted to Hamburg until June 2010, however he reportedly has a clause which enables him to free himself of his deal if he compensates the club with €1 million.
"I know Juventus are interested in me, they've wanted me since last summer and I can really imagine myself playing for that club... I'm hesitating on my future but I'll take a decision soon." said Van der Vaart.
To see the talent which this young man possess check out this video.