RKC Waalwijk picks up reinforcements from FC Utrecht


RKC Waalwijk has acquired Jesse van de Haar from FC Utrecht. The 21-year-old attacker signed a contract in Waalwijk for three seasons, until mid-2029. By attracting Van de Haar, RKC has already secured the replacement for Tim van der Leij. He is about to make a top transfer. Van de Haar went through Utrecht's youth academy, but never broke through into the first team. Over the past six months he played on a rental basis at the Belgian SK Beveren, while he had previously been loaned out to De Graafschap. RKC now permanently takes over Van de Haar from Utrecht. Technical director Bernard Schuiteman is happy with his new acquisition. 'Jesse is a player we have been following for a long time. He has physical strength, depth and scoring ability. Despite his young age, he has already gained valuable experience in both the Netherlands and Belgium. We are convinced that Jesse will play an important role within our selection," he said via the RKC channels. "RKC Waalwijk feels like the right step for me," said Van de Haar. 'The club has shown a lot of confidence in me and I look forward to repaying that on the pitch. The fact that my father also played here makes this transition extra special. I hope to write my own story in Waalwijk.'